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Teresa M. Wineland

Of Counsel

Litigation
Little Rock P: 501.975.3145 F: 501.975.3001

Teresa has obtained numerous verdicts, summary judgments, dismissals and favorable settlements for her clients in a very broad range of litigation.

  • J.D., Duke University School of Law
  • B.A., University of Arkansas, with Honors
  • Arkansas
  • Arkansas Bar Association (House of Delegates, Executive Council, Board of Governors, Editorial Advisory Board of The Arkansas Lawyer, Legislation Committee Chair, 2014-2015)
  • Arkansas Bar Foundation (president 2002-2003)
  • Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel (president 1996-1997)
  • Arkansas Volunteer Lawyers for the Elderly (past board member and chair)
  • Pulaski County Bar Association (since 2007)
  • Defense Research Institute (member and 1996-1997 state representative)
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (National Board of Directors, National Membership Committee co-chair, Arkansas Chapter president, 2010)
  • International Association of Defense Counsel (member, 1991-2011)
  • Arkansas Professionalism Practicum (faculty member since 2005)
  • Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Model Jury Instructions – Civil (chair, 2011-2012 editions)
  • Leadership Arkansas, Class VI (2011)
  • Judge Henry Woods American Inn of Court (Executive Committee, 2018-19)

Teresa has tried over 75 jury trials as lead counsel in both state and federal courts in cases involving such subject areas as contracts, torts, insurance, consumer protection, commercial transactions, professional liability, property, and employment. She also has handled numerous non-jury trials, mediations, appeals, and large-scale eDiscovery projects.
Publication 
  • “Expert Witness Deposition Preparation – Who Pays?,” Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel newsletter, 2016
Government Service
  • United States District Judge George Howard Jr. (1981-1982), law clerk

  • Defeated class certification in consumer fraud case against large casket manufacturer followed by summary judgment on individual claim.
  • Defended large retailer in consumer class actions
  • Defended large retailer in employment class action alleging discrimination in hiring.
  • Defended nursing homes in class action alleging violation of Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Obtained dismissal of shareholder derivative litigation against large retailer.
  • Successfully argued appeal of dismissal of claim against nursing home CEO in case alleging deficient nursing home care.
  • Represented physical therapy provider in breach of contract case against hiring company.
  • Obtained defense verdict for large insurer in bad faith litigation.
  • Obtained dismissal of third party pipe inspector’s claim against pipe manufacturer for on-the job injury.
  • Obtained dismissal of claim against seller of prelit Christmas tree that allegedly caused fire.

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  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, 2006-2023
  • Mid-South Super Lawyers® every year since 2006
  • Arkansas Bar Association, Golden Gavel Award, 2015
  • American Civil Liberties Union, Distinguished Service Award, 2011
  • Arkansas Bar Foundation, Maurice Cathey Award, 2010
  • Arkansas Bar Association, Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award, 1998
  • Martindale-Hubbell®, "AV" rating
  • Defense Research Institute, Exceptional Performance Citation, 1997
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