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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, Committee Chair)
  • Arkansas Bar Foundation (President 2002-2003)
  • Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel (President 1996-1997)
  • Pulaski County Bar Association (since 2007)
  • Defense Research Institute (1996-1997 State Representative)
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (National Board of Directors, National Long-Range Planning Committee Co-Chair)
  • Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Model Jury Instructions – Civil (Chair, 2011 and 2012 editions)
  • Leadership Arkansas, Class VI (2011)
  • Judge Henry Woods American Inn of Court (President, 2024-25)
 

Teresa has a deep and diverse background in litigation. She has tried over 75 jury trials as lead counsel in both state and federal courts in cases involving a broad range of subject areas including contracts, torts, insurance, consumer protection, commercial transactions, professional liability, property, and employment. She also has handled numerous non-jury trials, mediations, appeals and family law matters. She has authored many insurance coverage opinions and litigated coverage issues. She frequently conducts accident and pre-suit investigations for her clients, often allowing them to avoid litigation altogether. When litigation does ensue, Teresa eagerly welcomes the opportunity to employ her litigation skills and experience.
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

Recent Experience

  • Represented lender against guarantor in obtaining reversal of summary judgment that had been granted to guarantor.  (Ark. Capital Corp. v. Salamone, 2022 Ark. App. 447, 655 S.W.3d 701.)
  • Obtained dismissal of pedestrian wrongful death case 
  • Obtained dismissal of lawsuit on life insurance policy
  • Obtained dismissal of wrongful death case against road sign contractor
  • Obtained dismissal of wrongful death case alleging inadequate security
  • Obtained dismissal of medical malpractice claim against jail physician
  • Defended lawsuit alleging traumatic brain injury from bicycle accident
  • Defended wrongful death case against trucking company
 

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  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, 2006-2025
  • Mid-South Super Lawyers® 2024 and prior
  • 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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