Practice Focus
Max represents clients in construction disputes, breach of contract matters, tort actions, premises and product liability cases, and other complex commercial litigation in Arkansas state and federal courts, and nationwide. He also advises clients in matters involving local, state, and federal governmental entities, helping businesses and individuals navigate regulatory and governmental processes to advance their goals.
Construction Law
A core component of Max’s practice is construction law. He regularly represents contractors, design professionals, and businesses in construction-related litigation, including multimillion-dollar disputes, as well as lien filing and foreclosure matters for small and mid-sized companies. In addition to litigation, Max assists clients with entity formation, contract drafting, and compliance with Arkansas construction and business laws, taking a proactive approach to risk management.
Tort, Product, & Premises Liability
Max serves as outside and trial counsel nationwide for Fortune 100 companies in tort, product liability, and premises liability matters. He previously spent more than two years in a seconded in-house counsel role with a Fortune 10 company, where he managed hundreds of lawsuits, coordinated outside counsel across multiple states, and led teams responding to complex discovery in state and federal litigation.
Land Use and Property Tax Matters
Max has substantial experience representing clients before municipal, county, and state governmental bodies in Arkansas. His work includes rezoning petitions, licensing and regulatory matters, representation before state boards such as the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board, and property tax appeals before county Boards of Equalization.
Before joining Kutak Rock, Max worked on political campaigns in multiple states and served in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas. He served for more than a decade on the Washington County Election Commission, where he oversaw elections and advised election officials and legislators on Arkansas election law.
