About Glenn M.
Glenn M. Lyon is a prominent business attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in legal services for small and medium-sized, privately held businesses, as well as startups. As the principal partner at MacGregor Lyon LLC, he leads a firm dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the needs of emerging companies. The firm is strategically located at 1397 Carroll Drive NW, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30318, making it accessible to clients in the region. Mr. Lyon earned his Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law in 2002, a pivotal step in his legal career. Before pursuing law, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in History at Wake Forest University in 1998, where he achieved recognition on the Dean's List for his academic excellence.
His educational background laid a solid foundation for his legal expertise, which he has further developed through various professional experiences. He began his career practicing commercial litigation at King & Spalding LLP, a prestigious law firm known for its litigation prowess. This role provided him with invaluable insights into complex legal matters and developed his skills in navigating the details of business law. In addition to his litigation experience, Mr. Lyon served as general corporate counsel for Cedar Consulting Group, where he gained international experience. This role allowed him to advise businesses on a range of legal issues, from compliance to contract negotiations. In 2016, he co-founded MacGregor Lyon LLC with a vision to focus on assisting small businesses and startups with their legal needs.
His commitment to this sector reflects a understanding of the challenges faced by emerging companies and a desire to provide them with the legal support necessary for growth. Mr. Lyon is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia, having been admitted in 2002. His qualifications extend to practicing before the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Court of Appeals of Georgia, and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia. This broad range of admissions shows his capability to handle diverse legal matters at various levels of the judicial system. In addition to his legal practice, he is involved in various professional organizations. Currently, he serves as the President of the Lawyers Club of Atlanta, a role that highlights his leadership within the legal community.
Recognition of Mr. Lyon's expertise includes being named to Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite in 2024 and 2025. He was also honored as one of Georgia’s Top Rated Lawyers in 2019 by ALM and Martindale Hubbell. These accolades reflect his commitment to excellence in legal practice. Outside of his professional endeavors, Mr. Lyon enjoys playing guitar and spending quality time with his family and dogs at Lake Sinclair near Milledgeville, Georgia. He resides in the Upper Westside area of Midtown Atlanta with his wife and two sons, balancing a fulfilling personal life with a successful legal career.
