D. Jason Lyon
Jason Lyon provides skilled strategy and advocacy to clients in commercial and general civil litigation matters, both in the trial court and on appeal. His practice emphasizes high stakes business disputes, often centered on complex financial transactions and intricate fact patterns. Jason leverages his professional experience in complex commercial and securities litigation at an Am Law 100 firm and, prior to becoming a lawyer, as a documentary film producer to achieve successful results for his clients. His unique skillset of legal excellence and fact-based storytelling is a formidable combination in the courtroom.
In addition to practicing law, Jason is a lifelong community volunteer. He has served on numerous non-profit boards and public commissions, often in leadership positions. In 2022, Jason was elected to the Pasadena City Council, representing Pasadena’s District 7, home to the Pasadena Playhouse, Caltech, and Pasadena Community College, among other iconic Pasadena institutions. He is Pasadena’s first openly LGBTQ+ elected official. Jason is also actively engaged within Hahn & Hahn, where he has led a number of key initiatives to diversify and modernize the firm.
“We tend to think of legal practice as an intellectual exercise, but great trial lawyers really thrive on emotional intelligence. My approach to litigation is equal parts strategy, psychology, and storytelling.”
