Maria C. Stewart
- Practicing in Tennessee and Kentucky.
- Real estate mortgage default litigation
- Retail debt default litigation
- Bankruptcy
- Court appointed counsel representing an adult in cases where the state or a third party petitions the court to become that adult’s guardian and/or conservator. Serve on an Interdisciplinary Evaluation Team alongside a psychologist and a social worker determining facts of the case. Draft and file a final report with the court summarizing the team’s findings, recommending next steps.
- Court appointed counsel representing parent or child where neglect and/or abuse is alleged, and children are removed from the home. Negotiate a contract which, if fulfilled within deadlines set by the court, may result in return of custody.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, Samford University
John Cabler Corbitt scholar
Cumberland Spirit of Service Award. Significant on-site hours. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Birmingham YWCA.
Treasurer and Mentor, Women in Law
Secretary, Tennessee Student Bar Association.
Bachelor of Science, Troy University
Honors graduate. Magna Cum Laude.
Major: Broadcast Journalism
Professional organizations
- Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women
- Sumner County Bar Association
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Bowling Green - Warren County Bar Association
- Board of Directors, 2012 to 2015
- Community Relations Chair
- Semi-Annual Red Cross Blood Drive
- Annual durable foods drive
- Semi-Annual Red Cross Blood Drive
- Community Relations Chair
- Board of Directors, 2012 to 2015