Maverick Flowers is a seasoned corporate attorney supporting clients with complex business transactions and corporate matters. With a keen focus on providing comprehensive legal services, Maverick collaborates closely with the firm's team of corporate attorneys to deliver tailored solutions to both corporate and nonprofit clients. His experience spans a wide range of areas, including:

  • Transactional: Maverick advises clients on various corporate and business transactions, including corporate and partnership formations, private foundations, mergers, acquisitions and dispositions. He actively participates in the preparation and negotiation of comprehensive deal documents, ensuring that each transaction aligns with the client's immediate and long-term business goals.
  • Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations: Maverick leverages his extensive experience to advise nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations on a variety of legal matters. Maverick is well-versed in structuring and facilitating joint ventures involving nonprofit organizations. He provides strategic counsel to navigate the complexities of these collaborations, ensuring that the interests of all parties are safeguarded while maximizing the potential for mutual benefit and mission alignment. With a focus on industries critical to societal well-being, Maverick brings valuable experience in healthcare, schools and universities, NIL collectives and affordable housing. He understands the unique legal and regulatory challenges facing organizations in these sectors and tailors his legal advice to address their specific needs and objectives. Whether it involves compliance with healthcare regulations, navigating educational governance structures or facilitating affordable housing development, Maverick offers comprehensive legal solutions to support the success of clients in these industries.
  • Tax and Estate Planning: Drawing on his background in tax law, Maverick excels in structuring tax-efficient asset protection plans and estate plans for high-net-worth individuals. He works closely with privately held entities and family business owners to implement viable business succession plans that safeguard their assets and interests.

In addition to his legal practice, Maverick brings valuable experience gained from his previous roles, including serving as a law clerk for the Honorable R. David Proctor in the Federal District Court Northern District of Alabama. He has also held internships in prominent governmental institutions, such as the United States Senate and as a Legal Fellow for the Secretary of State of Colorado.

Maverick's collaborative approach, coupled with his experience in tax and nonprofits, enables him and the entire attorney team at Polsinelli to provide clients with comprehensive legal advice aimed at minimizing liability, maintaining flexibility, and advancing their objectives effectively.

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Education

  • University of Denver Sturm College of Law (LL.M. - Tax, 2018)
    • University of Denver Sturm College of Law (J.D., 2017)
      • University of Alabama (B.A., 2015)

        Bar Admission

        • Tennessee
        • Colorado
        • New York

        Court Admissions

        • U.S. Tax Court
        • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

        Professional Affiliations

        • Nashville Health Care Council, Fall 2025 LHC Leadership Development Cohort
        • Nashville Hispanic Bar Association
          • Board of Directors, Treasurer
          • Foundation, Director
        • Conexión Américas, Former Executive Board Member
        • Leadership Tennessee NEXT Program, Class VII
        • American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Co-Chair of Tax Section, 2019-2020
        • Colorado Bar Association, Tax Section, Executive Council Member
        • Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, Executive Council Member, 2020-Present
          • Chair of Scholarship Committee
        • New York Bar Association, Tax Section Member, 2019-Present
        • Cures of Colors, Board of Directors, 2020-Present
        • Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Upsilon Chapter, University of Colorado, Alumni Advisory Board, 2019-Present
        • Nashville Bar Association, Chair of Tax Committee, 2022-present

        Recognition

        • 2026 HNBA Top Lawyers Under 40
        • Named a 2025 Attorney for Justice by the Tennessee Supreme Court
        • Named one of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in:
          • Corporate Law, 2026
          • Trusts and Estates, 2026
          • Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2023-2026
          • Tax Law, 2023-2026
          • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), 2023-2025
        • Outstanding Legal Masters Student Award, University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Student Bar Association, 2018
        Publications
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        Florida Passes Sweeping Modernization of State Nonprofit Law, Effective July 1
        Key Takeaways: HB 797 will comprehensively modernize the Florida Nonprofit Corporation Act, with changes taking effect July 1, 2026. The legislation reshapes nonprofit governance, member rights and restructuring mechanics to align with the ABA’s Model Nonprofit Corporation Act. Florida nonprofits should begin a focused governance review now to align with new statutory defaults and identify amendments needed before the effective date. CS/CS/HB 797 (HB 797) has unanimously passed both the Florida House and Senate and now awaits Governor Ron DeSantis’s signature. Once signed, it will significantly rewrite and modernize the Florida Nonprofit Act (Chapter 617, Florida Statutes), aligning Florida law with the American Bar Association’s Model Nonprofit Corporation Act that has been adopted in 37 states. The new law will take effect July 1, 2026,
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        Navigating the Grantmaking Maze: A New Federal Oversight Framework
        In a significant move to reshape the landscape of federal grantmaking, the recently issued Executive Order, “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking,” is poised to transform how federal agencies administer grants. With the stated purpose of enhancing efficiency and alignment with national priorities, the order reshapes how grants are awarded, reviewed and terminated, introducing new oversight and creating heightened uncertainty for recipients.  As federal grant recipients and contractors brace for these changes, understanding the implications of this order is crucial. New Provisions The order seeks to tighten oversight of federal grantmaking to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used effectively and in line with national interests by implementing the following measures:  Senior Political Appointee Oversight: Agency heads must designate a senior political appointee to review
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