Theresa A. Lyons - Somerville, NJ
Attorney at Lyons & Associates, P.C.
Family Law Lawyers in Somerville, NJ
76 East Main St. 2nd Floor Somerville, NJ 08876
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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24
Years
Experience
Somerville Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
Attorney Information
Overview
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
Honors
- Top 10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Other Sources of Feedback About Theresa A. Lyons
Included on the 2026 New 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
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Legal Education
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Rutgers School of Law - Camden,
Camden,
New Jersey
Honors: With High Honors
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Rutgers School of Law - Camden,
Camden,
New Jersey
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Non Legal Education
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Rutgers University
Master’s Degree
Major: Social Work
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Rutgers University
Current Employment Position(s)
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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
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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
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Contact
76 East Main St.
2nd Floor
Somerville, NJ 08876
Phone: 908-466-8307
Fax: 908-575-7711
Email: Send a message
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