“Trust is a necessary element to a healthy attorney-client relationship. It is especially important in litigation. Being an active listener, creating open channels of honest communication and providing timely and candid updates are essential to building trust.”
Max is a member of HMB’s Litigation Group and focuses his practice on commercial litigation and real estate disputes.
Max represents clients in all facets of litigation at the state, federal and administrative levels, including various forms of alternative dispute resolution and appeals. He regularly advises businesses and individuals in a wide variety of complex litigation matters, including general corporate disputes, contract disputes, employment disputes, intellectual property disputes, and general tort and products liability matters.
Working with real estate owners, Max advises clients on real estate matters including landlord and tenant disputes, construction liability and mechanics liens. Prior to joining HMB, Max represented clients in real estate matters such as tax appeals, real estate tax incentives, land use and municipal law.
Active Listening, Open Communication, Practical Advice
Clients appreciate that Max is an active listener, asking informed questions to understand their business, goals and pressures. They value his penchant for two-way open and honest communication and rely on him to keep them up-to-date with practical advice throughout the litigation process.
- Northern Illinois University College of Law, J.D., cum laude
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, B.S. in Political Science with a minor in Sociology
- Illinois