Christopher P. Lyden
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Mr. Lyden is an experienced trial and appellate attorney who has served clients in Pennsylvania for over 20 years. His private practice focuses primarily on civil litigation. Areas of law include civil rights, torts and family legal matters, including divorce and custody. He served on the Criminal Justice Act Panel of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for over 10 years. He has experience representing clients in federal court on both civil and criminal matters.

Mr. Lyden is an experienced appellate attorney who has twice appeared for oral argument before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He currently serves on the arbitration panel for the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County.


Education

The George Washington University Law School, J.D. 1993

New York University, B.A. 1990
Cum laude


Personal

Chris is an avid high stakes poker player. Annually he travels to Las Vegas to play during the World Series of Poker.


Contact

P – 717-393-8000
F – 717-393-8080
chris@millerlyden.com

Christopher Lyden in the News | Commentary

Locals react to Baltimore charges: “What precisely did the officers do to cause Mr. Gray’s death?”
Lancaster Online | May 9, 2016

 

Christopher Lyden in the News | Homicide Cases

LawLancaster County pays $400,000 to minor sexually assaulted while in its care. Did the county ignore the signs?
Lancaster Online | July 18, 2020

Lancaster County settles for $1.3 million with five victims of former Youth Intervention Center worker
Lancaster Online | March 23, 2020

Lawsuit: Lancaster County Youth Intervention Center failed to act after girls alleged harassment
Lancaster Online | July 18, 2018

Prosecutor: “Abusive” teen killed girlfriend in car crash because she wouldn’t drop prior charges
Lancaster Online | May 9, 2016

Capital murder trial on hold after lawyer questions charged killer’s state of mind
Lancaster Online | May 13, 2014

Man gets 10 to 20 in 1999 slaying
Lancaster Online | Feb 9, 2012

Two guilty in Nunn slaying
Lancaster Online | Mar 18, 2011

Nunn murder trial winds down
Lancaster Online | March 16, 2011

Woman gives her version of 2004 homicide
Lancaster Online | March 8, 2011

DA makes plea deals with suspects in killing
Lancaster Online | June 9, 2011

Jury deliberating death or life in jail for killer
Lancaster Online | September 23, 2010

Jury spares Williams’ life
Lancaster Online | September 23, 2010

Jury convicts Strickland
Lancaster Online | February 13, 2009

Hicks found not guilty in killing, released from jail
Lancaster Online | September 3, 2004

Hicks gives his version of stabbing
Lancaster Online | September 2, 2004

Suspect was in a ‘state of fear,’ attorney argues
Lancaster Online | September 2, 2004

Judge rejects Landon May’s ‘genetic’ claim
Lancaster Online | July 17, 2003

Christopher P. Lyden