
Theresa A. Lyons
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About Theresa A. Lyons
Terry graduated from Rutgers School of Law with High Honors. She also has a Master's Degree in Social Work. Ms. Lyons enjoyed a judicial clerkship with The Honorable Peter G. Verniero, a now-retired Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, New Jersey's highest state court. Ms. Lyons has authored and published numerous articles on a wide variety of topics like family law, the admissibility of expert testimony in federal courts, and free speech on the Internet. In addition to practicing matrimonial law and being a founding member of the firm, Ms. Lyons served as a part-time lecturer at Rutgers University in the Graduate School of Social Work in New Brunswick where she has taught, "Law and Social Work," a course dedicated to informing social work students about the law, including the parameters of client confidentialities, how to respond to subpoenas, and how to testify in court. In her personal life, Ms. Lyons is a foster and adoptive parent to New Jersey's abused and neglected children, and she has ongoing contact with the courts and the Division of Youth and Family Services in that regard. Ms. Lyons is admitted to practice in New Jersey State Court, New Jersey Federal Court, and recently was admitted to practice at the United States Supreme Court in April 2012. Theresa is also proud and humbled to announce her recent appointment to the Board of Trustees for SAFE in Hunterdon. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Theresa A. Lyons included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Top 10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys Other Sources of Feedback About Theresa A. Lyons Included on the 2026New Jersey Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2011 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2009 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2008 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2007 New Jersey Super Lawyers list 2006 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Rutgers School of Law - Camden, Camden, New Jersey
- Honors: With High Honors
Non Legal Education
- Rutgers University
- Master’s Degree
- Major: Social Work
Current Employment Position(s)
- Managing Partner
Past Positions
- The Honorable Peter G. Verniero, a now-retired Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, New Jersey's, Judicial Clerkship
Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Trustees for WINGS for Growth
- Board of Trustees for SAFE in Hunterdon
Published Works
Articles
- Author, Sticks and Stones, Life Lessons from a Lawyer
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2012
- Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Matrimonial Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Theresa A. Lyons |
| Firm | Lyons & Associates, P.C. |
| Address | 76 East Main St., 2nd Floor, Somerville, NJ 08876 |
| Phone | 908-335-9258 |
| Phone | 908-575-7711 |
| Website | www.lyonspc.com |
| Website | www.lyonspc.com/read-our-blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |