Mary Margaret Callahan Lyons

Mary Margaret Callahan Lyons is a Norfolk personal injury attorney at Rutter Mills, LLP, with 38 years of experience practicing law in Virginia. Having spent much of her career in civil litigation and insurance defense, Mary Margaret brings a valuable perspective to personal injury cases, including firsthand knowledge of how insurance companies approach accident claims and litigation.

At Rutter Mills, Mary Margaret focuses on the pre-litigation stage of personal injury cases, drawing on her extensive legal background to help injured individuals navigate the claims process. She believes listening is one of an attorney’s greatest strengths, allowing her to understand each client’s circumstances, concerns, and goals.

Before joining Rutter Mills, Mary Margaret spent nearly two decades as trial counsel for a major insurance company and retired as a Senior Trial Attorney. Her experience on the defense side of personal injury claims provides insight into the strategies and considerations that influence how insurance companies evaluate and respond to claims.

Mary Margaret earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia before earning her law degree from George Mason University. Early in her career, Mary Margaret spent five years serving as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Alexandria, Virginia.

Throughout her career, Mary Margaret has remained motivated by the opportunity to help people through difficult circumstances. At Rutter Mills, she appreciates being part of a collaborative team that shares her commitment to supporting clients when they need it most.

Outside of work, Mary Margaret enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandchild. An avid sports fan, she also enjoys relaxing on her front porch with friends and neighbors.