$ 300-350 per hour
Within a month after graduating with a double major in accounting and finance from a small, relatively unknown college in a small, relatively unknown town, I moved to Dallas, Texas and secured an entry-level position in the tax department of what was then known as a "Big Eight" accounting firm (then Touche Ross, now Deloitte & Touche). At the time, almost all of the people I worked with and for had their Masters in Tax or a law degree. All were CPAs. I was told that in order to advance, I would have to pass the CPA exam and either get a Masters in Tax or attend law school. I passed the CPA exam and worked for Touche Ross for about 3 years. I took some graduate level courses during this time at the University of North Texas, but hadn't committed to a Masters in Tax program.
Frustrated that others with advanced degrees were being promoted ahead of me, I accepted a job offer to be the Federal Tax Manager for Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, one of the first cellular phone companies. I also decided that I would take the LSAT and apply to law school.
After 4 1/2 years of professional work experience, I started law school. I loved law school! I made the Law Review and became its Managing Editor in my third year. I was also a student member of a new organization: the Association for Women Attorneys.
I clerked at Hanover, Walsh, Jalenak & Blair the summer before I graduated and was offered an associate's position. At Hanover Walsh I learned everything from preparing pleadings to arguing motions to attending union meetings. I handled divorce matters, prepared wills and trusts, and administered probate estates. In addition to continuing on with the Association for Women Attorneys, I became an associate member of the first class of the Leo S. Bearman Inn of Court.
For 20 years I have been a solo practitioner in Shelby County, Tennessee. I am also a Rule 31 Listed Family and Civil Mediator.
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5865 Ridgeway Center Parkway, Suite 387, Memphis, TN, 38120
9056 Stone Walk Place, Germantown, TN, 38138
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Posted by Lori | September 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Can only handle a simple divorce…
Christina Burdette might be ok to use for a simple divorce; but, you need to go elsewhere if things will be complicated. She will not be worried about your financial well being or physical safety. She spent most of the time feeding into allegations my ex-husband was making and “playing nice” with his...
Thank you for sharing your experience from 2022. I am sorry to hear that you didn’t feel I cared about your financial well-being or physical safety. My obligation was, has been, and always will be to zealously represent, protect and pursue a client’s best interests. As you can see from other reviews, I am known for caring deeply about my clients. During the short time that I worked for you (6 months), there were no complications with this divorce. The complications arose after my representation ended.
Posted by Gary | January 15, 2015 | Probate
Highly recommend!
We retained Ms. Christina Burdette to help us resolve a contentious family estate legal matter. She has been nothing but professional and helpful in dealing with this very difficult situation. We found her very discerning and focused. Not only is it very refreshing to have an attorney actually liste...
Posted by Anne | October 23, 2014
Great communication!
Finally, a lawyer who really keeps you in the loop. We have used Ms. Burdette for several matters over the past 15 years and we keep going back to her because she will communicate what is needed with us when it is needed. She does not try to rack up extra charges by calling us daily when it is not tr...
Posted by Duane | October 23, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding Representation with First Rate Results
Ms. Burdette is true professional who represented me in Divorce and Child Custody matters. Provided excellent guidance and timely information resulting in the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Christina and wholeheartedly believe she will provide all of her clients with the same attention t...
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Consumer protection lawyer
2018
10 Best Attorneys in Tennessee, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best Attorneys in Tennessee, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
1998
American Jurisprudence Award-Trial Advocacy, Lawyers Co-operative Publishing
1990
American Jurisprudence Award-Legal Method II, Lawyers Co-Operative Publishing Company
1989
American Jurisprudence Award-Property 1, Lawyers Co-Operative Publishing Company
1998 - Present
Attorney, The Burdette Law Firm
1992 - 1998
Attorney, Hanover, Walsh, Jalenak & Blair
1988 - 1989
Federal Tax Manager, Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems
1985 - 1988
Staff, Touche Ross
2016 - Present
The Max Burdette Fibrolamellar Cancer Research FoundationPresident
2010 - Present
Tennessee Association of Professional MediatorsMember
2009 - Present
United States Tax Court
2005 - Present
Rule 31 Listed Family and Civil Mediator
1992 - Present
Memphis Bar Association
1992 - Present
Tennessee Bar Association
1992 - Present
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
1992 - Present
Tennessee Supreme Court
1990 - Present
Association for Women AttorneysMember
2002 - 2003
Germantown Education CommissionMember
1998 - 2000
Germantown Chamber of CommerceMember
1997 - 1999
Network of MemphisMember
1996 - 1999
AAA-CPA: American Academy of Attorney-CPAsMember
1994 - 1995
American Inns of Court
Trial court judgment reversed and case was remanded
After a three day trial, Mother was awarded custody of children.
1992
JD
1985
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
2016
2015
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2000
Estate Planning & Probate
2000
Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
1997
Probate
1993
Wills and Estate Planning
2016
2016
1995
1991
1990
German
English
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