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Maria House Esq.

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 16 years

General practice Lawyer at Tupelo, MS
Practice Areas: General Practice, Debt Collection, Estate Planning

500 West Main Street, PO Box 1591, Tupelo, MS

About Maria

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

General Practice 50%

General practice attorneys perform a wide range of legal services without a focus on a single area of the law, common in smaller towns. Ms. House represented clients in areas of Breach of Contract issues, Landlord/Tenant disputes, general civil lawsuits and negotiations, for example.

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Debt Collection 25%

Ms. House assists clients in debt collection to fight for your rights as a consumer, defending you against a debt collector or creditor, and conversely, if you have successfully sued someone but still haven't been paid, she can help you recover the money you are owed.

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Estate Planning 25%

"Estate" is the legal term used to define your property and money—basically, everything that belongs to you. Estate planning attorneys tell you different strategies you can use to transfer your belongings after you die to maximize its value by minimizing taxes and eliminating court costs and interference. Estate planning attorneys also help you control and protect your estate during your lifetime, by writing documents that allow you to transfer property and money to children, charities, etc.

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Licenses

Licensed in Mississippi for 11 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 16 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Maria House, Attorney at Law

500 West Main Street, PO Box 1591, Tupelo, MS, 38804

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Maria House Esq.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by James | July 19, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great and Fast Response

Attorney House had a conflict on a collection case that I sent over to her. She reviewed my case and then referred me to another great attorney in less than a week. Thanks.

Posted by wallie | July 30, 2012

Top Family Law Attorney that gives your the edge.

Maria is on top of her game. She not only knows the laws but how to best make them work for you. If you need an attorney that is ahead of the curve and can give you a leg up on other attorneys and your situation, get in touch with her. If she can work you in you will not be sorry , you will have a tr...ue advocate on your side to win your case.

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Maria House Esq.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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John O'Brien

Appeals lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Stephen Cohen

Litigation lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have the opportunity and pleasure of reading Ms, Pardue's comments and advice. She is very methodical, precise and uses good common sense as well as the law in giving advice. Advice that I often concur in and would recommend people follow."

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Nancy Eaton

General practice lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. Pardue is a highly skilled attorney. She is works diligently to ensure that her clients are treated with fairness, respect, and receive the best outcome possible in their cases. She is truly passionate about the law and is dedicated to ensuring justice is served for all of those whom she represents. Her attention to detail and advocacy skills are unmatched. I wholeheartedly endorse Mrs. Maria Pardue."

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Tara Sharp

General practice lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would recommend Maria to anyone looking for an attorney. She is a hard working, caring, aggressive, detail-oriented, and professional attorney."

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Fedor Kozlov

Unknown lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kristine Kowalski

Unknown lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Derric Augusta

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heath Goldstein

General practice lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Pardue is an excellent advocate for her clients"

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Jeffrey Skiendziul

Unknown lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Maria is a hard working and compassionate attonrey who cares about her clients, knows the law and persuasively argues on behalf of her clients. You're hiring a quality attorney when you hire Maria Pardue."

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Ronald Burdge

General practice lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. With nearly a hundred published (and right on accurate) answers to questions on Avvo.com and a very nicely done website with free info too, it is easy to see that attorney Pardue knows the law and cares about making sure her clients understand what their rights and obligations are. If you have a legal problem, and her office is anywhere near you, then attorney Pardue is your answer. I recommend her to you."

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Caitlin Donahue

Unknown lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Friend

"Ms. Pardue is a strong, professional woman that brings an admirable standard of humanity and compassion to the practice of law."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Gold Circle Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

2011

Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Tennessee, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Partner, House Law Group, PLLC

2013 - 2014

Law Clerk to Honorable Talmadge Littlejohn, First District Chancery Court

2011 - 2013

Of Counsel Attorney, Jones Law Group, PLLC

2010 - 2011

Pro Bono Attorney, Legal Aid of Nashville

Associations

2015 - Present

Lee County Bar Association, Young Lawyer Committee

Treasurer

2013 - Present

Mississippi State Bar

Member

2010 - Present

Law Association for Women, Marion Griffin Chapter

Member

2010 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Lee County Bar Association, Young Lawyer Committee

Social Chair

2011 - 2013

National Association of Professional Women

Vice-President, Nashville Chapter

2011 - 2013

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - 2013

Nashville Bar Association

Member

Education

2010

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

Juris Doctorate - Cum Laude

2004

Baylor University Graduate School

MS: Education - Strickland Scholar

2002

Baylor University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Girl Scouts Negotiation Day

The Art of Negotiation

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Legal Night for Lebanon, TN Girl Scouts

Mock Trial and Introduction to Law

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