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Thomas W. Byron, Deceased

Michael M. Edwards

Michael (“Mike”) M. Edwards is a shareholder in Byron Edwards & Lemley, APC, and is an "AV" rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell with over 50 years practice experience. He is an arbitrator for the Superior Court of the County of San Diego (1980-present) and serves on the panel of arbitrators of the American Arbitration Association. Additionally, he has served as Judge Pro Tem for the San Diego Superior Court (1986-present) and for the San Diego Municipal Court (1991-present) as well as a member of and is the current Chairman of the San Diego County Planning Commission (1992-present).

Mike’s areas of concentration are contract law, contract negotiations, construction litigation, professional liability (specializing in defense of architects and engineers) and real estate and employment law. He is the author of "Liability for Innovative but Unproven Designs," Cushman/Hedemann, Architect and Engineer Liability: Claims Against Design Professionals (Second Ed. 1995).

Michael M. Edwards was born in Pensacola, Florida, on April 22, 1947, and was admitted to the California Bar in 1972. He was educated at San Diego State College (B.A., cum laude, 1969) and Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D. 1972). He was member of Phi Alpha Theta, a National Honorary History Society. At the University of California, he was a member of the Order of the Coif and was also elected to the Thurston Society for his superior achievement in the study of law.

Prior to Byron Edwards & Lemley, APC, Mike was a founding partner with the law firm of Edwards, Sooy & Byron, with offices in San Diego and Las Vegas, until that firm dissolved in 2000. He then became a partner at Greco, Traficante & Edwards.

Currently, Mike is a member of the State Bar of California, the San Diego County Bar Association, the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, the San Diego Defense Lawyers Association and The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Zachary M. Lemley

Zachary (Zack) M. Lemley is a shareholder of Byron Edwards & Lemley, APC.  Mr. Lemley has practiced law as an attorney nearly two decades.  His practice focuses on general civil litigation, business litigation, professional liability defense, construction law, and estate planning.  Mr. Lemley has successfully litigated and resolved hundreds of cases through mediation, arbitration, and both bench and jury trials.

Mr. Lemley began his career with a Plaintiff-oriented firm, practicing in aviation disaster, personal injury, and complex multi-jurisdictional litigation.  After leaving that firm, he opened his own practice, King & Lemley, LLP, that specialized in personal injury, business law, and estate planning.  Thereafter, Mr. Lemley began working in defense-oriented litigation, representing doctors, medical facilities, and businesses. 

Mr. Lemley now specializes in the defense of design professionals, including engineers and architects across a wide spectrum of clientele.  His comprehensive background, having practiced as both a Plaintiff’s and Defense attorney, aids in his practical resolution of matters.  His experience includes real estate and business litigation, professional insurance defense, personal injury, aviation disaster, medical malpractice, estate planning, and general business law.  He has extensive practice including trials, complex litigation, as well as appellate work in both the State and Federal Courts of Appeal.

Mr. Lemley is licensed to practice law in California, Texas, and the District of Columbia.  He is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association and San Diego Defense Lawyers.  He is a past Member of the American Inns of Court Foundation, Louis M. Welsh Chapter. 

Mr. Lemley attended the University of Redlands in Southern California obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Government.  While attending the University of Redlands, Mr. Lemley was a two-sport collegiate athlete competing in both Water Polo and Swimming, garnering All Conference Honors.   Mr. Lemley attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. While in law school, Mr. Lemley achieved a Law, Technology, and Communications Certificate indicating specialty in sports, entertainment, and intellectual property law.  His spare time is dedicated to his wife and three daughters who are active student-athletes, as well as to local community organizations.