Teresa S. Cole

Partnering with the law firm Briglia Hundley, P.C., based in Tysons Corner, Virginia, Teresa S. Cole practices in the field of family law. She takes on complex divorce cases and custody disputes along with other domestic law matters. A highly experienced attorney practicing law for almost 30 years, she is also appointed as a Neutral Case Evaluator for Fairfax County. 

Rated 10/10 on Avvo, Ms. Cole has a stellar track record of resolving cases using cost-effective strategies. She employs alternative dispute resolution methods to facilitate collaborative divorce and mediation. She has been practicing in Virginia since 1995 and utilizes the insights gained from her long years of experience to aid her clients in navigating through the complex family laws governing the state. 

A native of Virginia, Ms. Cole completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1990 from the University of Virginia. Later, she joined the University of California College of Law, San Francisco, to pursue her interest in law and graduated with her J.D. in 1993. She served various law firms across and beyond the state and garnered the proficiency to handle cases involving child support, property settlement, international custody disputes, domestic violence and property distribution. 

Married to a veteran of the Gulf War, Ms. Cole is quite familiar with the complexities associated with the legal separation of military personnels. She has handled various divorce matters pertaining to government or military officers on overseas assignments and has gained an in-depth understanding of the jurisdictional conflicts that comes with it. She has also served as a family law advisor to the legislators of Virginia while serving on the Divorce and Family Law Attorney Resource Panel. 

A compassionate and ethical professional, Ms. Cole is a reputable attorney who has clientele spread across the District of Columbia, Virginia, and California. A respected member of the legal community, she holds memberships in the Fairfax Bar Association’s Circuit Court Committee and the Family Law Section of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. In addition, she has received several recognitions for her legal acumen including the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Award and the Fairfax Bar Association’s Pro Bono Award.