Maria M. Bartlett

Maria M. Bartlett is a Member of Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee. She joined the firm in 2023 after practicing for several years in Houston, Texas. Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, business, real estate, tax, finance, commercial lending, bankruptcy, creditor’s rights, and nonprofit matters.

Maria earned her Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies and Organizational Leadership from the University of Memphis in 2005, graduating magna cum laude. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2013 with Honors. In 2015, she received her LL.M. in Taxation.

Maria is admitted to practice in Texas and Tennessee. She is also admitted in the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas. Her bar memberships include the Memphis, Tennessee, Texas, Federal, and American Bar Associations, showing her broad professional involvement.

Maria has been recognized for her legal work and professional service. She was named one of the 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Construction Law in Memphis, Tennessee. She was also a past member of the Moller-Foltz Inn of Court in Texas, reflecting her commitment to the legal field.

Maria has worked with state universities on public-private partnership transactions to develop on-campus student housing facilities. She also has strong experience in bankruptcy matters. Her earlier work includes roles with the Office of Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service and the International Tax Department of Ernst & Young.

Maria M. Bartlett brings a strong background in law, tax, business, and real estate to her clients. As a native Memphian, she offers local insight along with experience gained in Texas and private practice. Her work supports businesses, lenders, universities, nonprofit groups, creditors, and clients facing complex legal needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC
• Member, Memphis Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Texas Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• Texas

Education

• University of Houston Law Center
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• University of Mississippi School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Memphis
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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