Whitley Lyons
Associate
Louisville Office
9300 Shelbyville Road, Suite 400
Louisville, Kentucky 40222
Whitley Lyons is an associate in the Louisville hub of Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. Ms. Lyons has 10 years of experience as a civil litigation attorney specializing in complex personal injury defense along with probate and guardianships cases. Her experience extends to managing family law matters, ensuring timely and accurate case progression, drafting legal documents, and conducting legal research to support case arguments, contributing to successful resolutions. She has demonstrated exceptional client communication skills and has a proven track record of mentoring new attorneys.
Before joining QPWB, Ms. Lyons represented the Cumberland County Department of Social Services in Fayetteville, NC, in over 110 child protection cases, ensuring legal compliance and child safety, and served as the sole attorney for family drug treatment court, achieving timely resolutions. She handled more than 20 adult protective services and juvenile delinquency cases and guided over 30 social workers in legal processes and case management. As a mentor to new attorneys and social workers, she significantly boosted departmental expertise. Ms. Lyons has also managed complex child welfare and adult guardianship litigation cases.
Ms. Lyons holds a Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University, a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies from Eastern Kentucky University, and an Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies from Sullivan University.
She is a member in good standing at both the North Carolina State Bar and the Kentucky State Bar.