Atty. Teresa Burke Wright

Atty. Teresa Burke Wright

Ms. Teresa Burke Wright is a lawyer practicing disability, leave and health management, litigation, workplace training and 6 other areas of law.

Reston Reston 37 yrs experience 37 year
Call (571) 653-2605 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Teresa Burke Wright at a glance

Teresa Burke Wright is a Principal based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Jackson Lewis P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, litigation, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1989), District of Columbia (1991), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1991), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and District of Columbia (1992). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D. Harvard, 1989) and Muhlenberg College (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Teresa Burke Wright is a lawyer practicing disability, leave and health management, litigation, workplace training and 6 other areas of law
  • Teresa received a B.A. degree from Muhlenberg College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Teresa practices at Jackson Lewis P.C. in Reston, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Teresa Burke Wright's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Teresa Burke Wright handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Teresa Burke Wright is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Teresa Burke Wright is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Teresa Burke Wright is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Teresa Burke Wright is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Teresa Burke Wright is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Reston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Teresa Burke Wright

Where is Teresa Burke Wright's law office located?
Teresa Burke Wright's law practice is located in Reston, Virginia. The firm is Jackson Lewis P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Teresa Burke Wright handle?
Teresa Burke Wright focuses on employment, ssd, litigation, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Teresa Burke Wright practiced law?
Teresa Burke Wright has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Teresa Burke Wright go to law school?
Teresa Burke Wright earned their education at (J.D. Harvard, 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Teresa Burke Wright for a consultation?
You can contact Teresa Burke Wright directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Teresa Burke Wright received?
Teresa Burke Wright's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. Harvard
Harvard Law School
- 1989
B.A.
Muhlenberg College
- 1986

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997
Maryland
Admitted: 1998

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