Teresa Westerman Email and Phone Number

Member, Third Generation Advisory Board.

Supervise the work of staff. Oversee the day to day operations and activities of the Corolla Public Library, including circulation services, purchasing, reader’s advisory and reference services. Coordinate the care and maintenance of the library building and grounds. Respond to customer inquiries and provide computer assistance to patrons. Work with the Friends of the Library on many programs, including books for sale program, author series and children's programs. Publicize library services, programs and resources. Schedule the County conference room in the Library building (for County and community meetings). Perform other work as required.

I supported two partners and one urban planner in all aspects of their practices. Formatted and finalized all correspondence, zoning applications, contracts, agreements and other documents as necessary for procedural and grammatical accuracy for the attorneys’ review and approval. Documents prepared from handwritten drafts, transcription equipment, dictation and shorthand notes. Word processing and transcription of letters, emails, contracts and legal documents from shorthand notes, transcription equipment, handwritten drafts and dictation. Submitted and processed zoning applications with local government zoning departments (Arlington County, City of Alexandria and Fairfax County). Proficient in the use of redline and compare features in Word. Updated and scheduled electronic calendars. Scheduled progress meetings for owners, construction teams and county/city personnel for pending zoning applications. Prepared Freedom of Information Act requests to appropriate governmental agencies. Prepared new client engagement letters; opened new client files upon receipt of executed engagements. Entry of attorney descriptions and time in Elite billing software. Prepared attorney expense reports as necessary. Coordinated conference calls as requested by the attorneys. Conducted general legal research as necessary. Greeted clients and visitors, answer telephones, coordinate files, reserve conference rooms and other general secretarial duties as necessary.

MercerTrigiani attorneys have experience in all aspects of community association law, having represented developers, associations, and individual homeowners. Firm attorneys are also recognized for their expertise in regulatory matters, a growing aspect of the community association practice.

NVLSA is part of a tri-level association for legal professionals. We meet monthly to network, continue our legal education, network and socialize. The state association is VALS ... the association for legal professionals is organized for the purpose of providing education to those engaged in the legal services profession. Its mission is achieved by promoting the ethical conduct of its members by sponsoring programs.

Accepted, processed and forwarded legal service for Virginia corporations and limited liability companies; prepared and typed legal documents, pleadings and correspondence; data entry of attorney costs and fees; finalized individual, group and condominium client bills; tracked vacation and sick leave for support staff; answered telephones; arranged courier service; opened and closed client files; greeted clients and visitors; performed other tasks as requested by attorneys and bookkeeper.