Background
Lyons,, JAmes Austin was born on July 26, 1922 in New York City. Son of J. Austin and Virginia (Malia) Lyons.
Lyons,, JAmes Austin was born on July 26, 1922 in New York City. Son of J. Austin and Virginia (Malia) Lyons.
Student, Holy Cross College, 1942. Student, Fordham College, 1943. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1948.
With Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York City, since 1949, vice president, associate general counsel, 1975, general counsel, secretary, 1976, senior vice president, general counsel, 1977-1986, executive vice president, general counsel, since 1986. Director Metropolitan Property & Casualty Company, Metropolitan Insurance & Annuity Company, Metropolitan Reins.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member American Bar Association, Association Life Insurance Counsel. Clubs: Whippoorwill (Armonk, New York ).
Married Carol Lou Reid, July 21, 1956. Children– J. Austin, Louise.