Free Consultation
$0 first 10 minutes
Stephen Michael Terpak
About Stephen
Biography
I am an injury lawyer with over 25 years of experience handling cases in Fairfax and Northern Virginia. I am a partner at the law firm of Sutter & Terpak, PLLC in Annandale. My representative cases include:
- Assault & Battery
- Auto Accidents
- Defamation
- False Imprisonment
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Product liability
- Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Litigation
- Wrongful death
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
75%
26 years
Medical Malpractice
25%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Virginia for 25 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Sutter & Terpak, PLLC
7540 Little River Tnpk, Suite A, First Floor, Annandale, VA, 22003
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Stephen Michael Terpak's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
9 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (9)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews
Posted by Sandi | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Knowledgeable, Communicative, Kind, Fair, Smart, Excellent
Steve Terpak represented me in a moving violation case. I was super impressed how he handled the entire process. He worked hard – researched everything: the location where I received the ticket, radar gun calibration record, normal traffic patterns, number of citations issued by the cop, etc. He left...
Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great Traffic Lawyer
Mr. Terpak represented me in a Following to Closely traffic summons. He was very accessible prior to the court date and explained the proceedings and process exceptionally well. He was very prepared for court and the case was dismissed. I would highly recommend him to represent you in any traffic ...
Posted by Brent | July 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawyer for civil action
I was subject to a frivolous civil action and retained Steven to represent me. He successfully got the suit dismissed two times. He kept me informed throughout the process. I would recommend him without hesitation to any friend or family member in need of representation.
Posted by Tommy | September 17, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant
great Lawyer
We had him with tenant and landlord case. The tenants drove us to the extreme end but our attorney fought so courageously and forcefully, and we are so happy for the result. He is the best attorney for his clients. We recommend him highly and you won't regret it.
Stephen Michael Terpak's Lawyer Endorsements
"I always recommend Stephen when clients ask. He is knowledgeable and treats all of my clients with respect, while doing all he can to get the best result possible."
"I have known Steve for many years and I have always admired how well-prepared he is for all his cases. He looks at all the angles and all the evidence before making decisions and he is ready for what comes his way. Whenever I have questions about personal injury cases, he is on my short list of people to call. If you want a well-prepared and intelligent lawyer in your corner, Steve will fit the bill."
"Stephen is a well respected and very experienced trial lawyer. It is always a pleasure to see him around the courthouse and discuss ongoing cases and pick his brain."
"Mr. Terpak is a highly knowledgeable, thorough, and professional attorney. Because of those characteristics, I have referred potential clients to him in the past, and high endorse him."
"I endorse Mr. Terpak. I have known Mr. Terpak for nearly 20 years. He is a capable, efficient and superb trial attorney. But he is distinguished among his peers for for his compassion for his clients, and his high ethical standards."
"I have referred a number of civil cases to Mr. Terpak. He has excellent customer service and gets good results for his clients."
Ofelia Calderon
Immigration lawyer
Scott Seguin
Criminal defense lawyer
Joseph Yoon
Criminal defense lawyer
Carlos Wall
Criminal defense lawyer
Sean Marvin
Military law lawyer
Matthew Sutter
Litigation lawyer
Peter Sweeny
Workers compensation lawyer
Christian Lapham
Divorce and separation lawyer
Andrew Stewart
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Sutter & Terpak, PLLC
2013 - 2017
Partner, Dennis, Stewart, Krischer & Terpak
2003 - 2013
President, Terpak & Shakil
2000 - 2003
Attorney, Lewis & Associates
Associations
2017 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Arlington County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Ignacio v. US, 674 F.3d 252 (CA4 2012), cited by Millbrook v. US, 133 S. Ct. 1441 (2013)
Favorable
Education
2000
George Mason University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Mary Washington
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Appellate Updates
2016 Appellate Updates
2015
Damages in Personal Injury
Sources of Recovery, Liens, Documenting the Injury
2014
Civil Practice in the General District Court
Civil Procedure
2013
Applying the Rules of Evidence, What Every Attorney Needs to Know
Evidence
2012
Plaintiff's Personal Injury from Start to Finish
Plaintiff's Personal Injury
Publications
1999
Washington Post
Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers