About Morgan M. Lyles
Morgan received her bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in 2010 and began as a law clerk at Stebelton Snider in 2012. Morgan obtained her juris doctor from Capital University Law School in 2013 and was admitted to practice law in Ohio that same year. In addition to her time as an associate at Stebelton Snider, Morgan previously worked as Deputy Legal Counsel for the Ohio Department of Agriculture, representing the Department in matters pertaining to amusement ride safety and fairs, weights and measures, auctioneers, pesticide and fertilizer, hemp, agricultural commodity programs, food safety, and animal health. Currently, Morgan’s skills are used in the firm’s transactional practice, advising families, business, and non-profit organizations with respect to estate and business planning, and real estate matters. Additionally, Morgan’s experience in state government enables her to provide advice regarding public records, open government, and administrative regulations. Morgan has a special passion for agriculture, currently serving as the Chair of the Agriculture Committee of the Ohio State Bar Association. Morgan is a member of the Fairfield County Foundation Board Directors, and previously served as a member of the Fairfield Industries board. Morgan resides in Lithopolis with her family.
Education
Legal Education
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio, 2013
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, 2010
- B.S.
- Major: Journalism
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Past Positions
- Ohio Department of Agriculture, Deputy Legal Counsel, 2016 - 2021
- Stebelton Snider, Associate Attorney, 2013 - 2016
Published Works
Articles
- “Administrative Law vs. Traditional Litigation”, Ohio State Bar Association’s Solo, Small Firms, and General Practice Newsletter (April 2024)
- “Unpacking Ohio’s Revised Limited Liability Law and the Corporate Transparency Act”, Continued Legal Education Business Symposium (October 2023)
- “Rural Practice Overview: Challenges and Opportunities”, Ohio State Bar Association’s Small Firm Institute (May 2023)
- “Women in Male-Dominated Careers”, Ohio University Lancaster Celebrate Women (March 2023)
- “Ohio’s Sunshine Laws: Open Meetings and Public Records”, Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Annual Meeting (February 2022)
- “Agriculture Society Facility Grant Program”, Ohio Fair Managers’ Association Annual Convention (January 2020)
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 2013
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Columbus Mothers of Twins Club, 2019 - Present (Member)
- Fairfield Industries, 2014 - 2019 (Board Member, Past President)
- Fairfield Leadership, 2014 - Present (Graduate)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Morgan M. Lyles |
| Firm | Stebelton Snider |
| Address | 109 North Broad Street, Suite 200, P. O. Box 130, Lancaster, OH 43130 |
| Phone | 740-654-4141 |
| Phone | 740-654-2521 |
| Website | www.stebelton.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |