Terance (Tery) Gonsalves is the litigator clients turn to when the stakes are high and the odds are steep. With more than 20 jury trial victories, he combines the street smarts gained as a former detective, the business instincts honed as a deputy general counsel, and the drive of a seasoned trial lawyer who has spent two decades in courtrooms nationwide. Tery knows how to make his clients’ lives easier by tenaciously defending them, anticipating their needs, and supporting their careers.
Tery has a strong track record in high-stakes, complex disputes. He has won complete defense verdicts in certified class actions, and clients facing consumer fraud, false advertising, unfair business practices, and False Claims Act claims seek his strategic counsel. Tery also has a robust government and internal investigations practice, where he conducts high-stakes internal investigations. He has appeared before the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, Department of Education, U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, and state attorneys general.
A nationally recognized leader in telemarketing defense, Tery regularly represents clients in class actions under the TCPA and other federal and state telemarketing laws.
As chair of Alston & Bird’s Education Team, Tery defends public and private educational institutions navigating federal, state, and accreditation challenges, along with higher education regulatory issues.
