Max Compton

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Max Compton: Attorney with Morgan & Morgan

Biography

Max Compton is originally from Raleigh, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor’s degree at The University of Georgia where he studied Political Science and Philosophy. Mr. Compton graduated cum laude from Georgia State University College of Law in 2013. While in law school, he was a member of the Georgia State Law Review where he served as the Legislative Editor and had an article published by the law review.

After law school, Mr. Compton worked for a premier insurance defense firm in Atlanta, Georgia until joining Morgan & Morgan in 2016. At Morgan & Morgan, Mr. Compton works in the firm’s Fire Litigation Group where he represents individuals and families around the country that are injured or killed as a result of fires, explosions, and defective products or equipment. Mr. Compton also has extensive experience in first-party insurance disputes. Mr. Compton has acted as lead and co-counsel for jury trials in both state and federal court.

Recent Wins

Private Settlement $20,800,000 Burn Injury 2024

Private Settlement $10,000,000 Burn Injury 2025

Lester, Darrell v. Nexgrill Industries, Inc. $9,000,000 Product Liability, Burn Injury 2026

Private Settlement $5,000,000 Burn Injury 2024

News & Insights

When the Flames Break Out: Legal Help After a Commercial Fire

How Do You Keep Your Home Safe from Fire?

What Makes a Battery Explode?

Burn Injuries Caused by Defective Products: Know Your Options

You Trusted the Ride, Now It’s Time to Hold Them Accountable: Defective E-Bikes and Scooters

Will Joining a Wildfire Lawsuit Hurt My Insurance Claim?

Diabetic Man's Death Benefits Improperly Denied, Court Told

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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Burn Injury
  • Insurance Claims
  • Catastrophic Event
  • Explosions
  • California Wildfire
  • Wildfire Claims

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Georgia, B.A.
Law School Attended:
Georgia State University College of Law, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
2013
Admission:
Georgia; Alabama; All Georgia State Courts; All Alabama State Courts; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
Memberships:

Memberships

• The Georgia Bar
• Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

ISLN:
922798437

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912-556-4169  Phone

www.forthepeople.com/attorneys/max-compton

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