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Education
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Georgetown University Law Center,
J.D., cum laude, 2004
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Princeton University,
B.A., School of Public and International Affairs, magna cum laude, 2000
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Admissions
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Illinois
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Missouri
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Missouri USDC, Eastern District
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Missouri USDC, Western District
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Illinois USDC, Southern District
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US Ct Appeals, 8th Circuit (Covers AR, IA, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD)
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Affiliations
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The Missouri Bar, Board of Governors, 2017-Present
Executive Committee, 2018-2019, Finance Committee, 2022-present
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The Missouri Bar
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Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
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American Bar Association
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Recognitions
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Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (by BL Rankings) 2023-2025
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Employment
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Thompson Coburn LLP
Partner, 2012-Present
Associate, 2004-2012
Summer Associate, 2002, 2003
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Christie's Auction House
Legal & Appraisal Intern, 2000
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White House
Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Intern, 1998
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An experienced litigator, Maria defends clients in banking and fiduciary matters in Missouri state and federal courts, as well as courts around the country.
In her national banking litigation practice, Maria has first- and second-chaired multiple jury and bench trials. She helps banks navigate class action and complex litigation involving lender liability, consumer mortgages, and asset-backed securities. Maria has disposed of claims through motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and successful appeals to the 8th Circuit and the Missouri Supreme Court, and secured multi-million dollar awards for her clients. In the health care arena, Maria has represented healthcare clients in responding to government investigations and coordinating the defense of False Claims Act and Qui Tam lawsuits.
Maria has been a visible and respected member of the probate and trust bar in St. Louis City and St. Louis County. She represents banks, nonprofits, and charitable organizations, and individuals in probate and trust disputes. She counsels both trustees and beneficiaries alike in suits involving issues of fiduciary liability, will and trusts contests, discovery of assets proceedings, trust construction suits, trust modification and termination proceedings, and claims in an estate.
Blogs
Thompson Coburn Publications
Federal court rules that bank doesn’t have to reimburse fraudulent Zelle transfers
TCLEs
Lender Policies and Procedures for Subpoenas, Summons and Third-Party Demand Requests
Presentations
“Problems and Issues Faced by Trustees from a Litigator’s Perspective,”
Various Institutional Trustees 2022
“Navigating the Trustee through Common Perils in Fiduciary Litigation,”
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, February 2020
“Recent Development in the Law: 2019 Fiduciary Litigation Seminar,”
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, February 2019
“Annual Law Update CLE: Probate Law,”
The Missouri Bar, June 2018
"Lender Policies and Procedures for Subpoenas, Summons and Third-Party Demand Requests"
Lorman Educational Services August 2017
“Annual Law Update CLE: Probate Law,”
The Missouri Bar, June 2017