Personal Note
Max, a native of Missouri, moved to Colorado during the summer of 2013 to attend Denver University, Sturm College of Law. During law school and since his admission to the Colorado Bar in October of 2016, Max has practiced almost exclusively in the family law field. Max has extensive experience handling a wide range of domestic relations matters in the Colorado Court of Appeals and District Courts throughout the state. During law school, Max clerked at a respected family law firm with offices throughout the Front Range and he worked as an associate attorney at that firm upon his admission to the Bar. In March 2019, Max joined Heckenbach Malara PC, where he continues to practice almost exclusively in family law.
Max knows the law, he is extremely well-prepared and he employs a strategic approach when representing each and every one of his clients. Max possesses the skills to obtain the best possible result for his clients and he’s not afraid to litigate a case if settlement is not a viable option.
During his free time, Max loves spending time with his family and friends. Max enjoys living in Denver with his wife, Mackenzie, and their cat, Asher. Max is an avid skier and he likes other outdoor activities including hiking and camping. Max also has a passion for music and he enjoys attending live performances.
Areas of Practice
Family Law
Criminal
Wills / Probate
Civil / Corporate
Mediation
- Divorce
- Post-Decree Modifications
- Paternity Actions
- Juvenile / DNN
- Marital Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Same Sex / Cohabitation Issues
- Grandparent Rights
- Dependency & Neglect
- Guardianship
- Adoption
- Child Support Modifications
- Emergency Motions: Suspend Parenting Time
- Non-Parent Rights
- Protection Orders
- Legal Separation
- Child Custody
- Contempt / Enforcement
- Interstate / International Jurisdiction
- Parental Relinquishment / Termination
- Rights of Unmarried Parents
- Rights of Cohabitants (Partition / Replevin)
- Appeals (Family / Domestic)
- DUI Defense
- Misdemeanors
- Domestic Violence Defense
- Traffic Violations
- Drafting of Wills
- Medical Durable Power of Attorney
- Financial Durable Power of Attorney
- Living Wills
- Probate / Estate Finalization
- Conservatorship
- Guardianship
- Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- Civil Litigation: Defendant
- Corporate Formatics
- Full Service Mediation
- 2 hour minimum
- $300 / hour
- Saturdays Available Upon Request
Bar Admissions
- Colorado (2016)
- U.S. Court of Appeals: Colorado (2016)
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Colorado Bar Association (member)
- Denver Bar Associations (member)
- American Bar Association (past member)
- Douglas / Elber Bar Association (member)
Honors & Awards
Education
- Strum College of Law, Denver, CO [J.D – 2016]
- University of Missouri, Columbia, MO [B.A – 2013]
Pro Bono Activities
Past Employment Positions
Law Clerk and Associate Attorney
Denver Metro Family Law Firm