Max A. Feder, Business Attorney in Charleston, South Carolina
focused on Business and Real Estate
Charleston, SC
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Max A. Feder is an attorney based in Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate. Currently practicing at Burr & Forman LLP.
- Based in
- Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · Real Estate
- Handles Business and Real Estate matters from Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026).
About Max A. Feder: Max A. Feder is an attorney based in Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate. Currently practicing at Burr & Forman LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Max takes on
Max concentrates on business and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Max handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Charleston, South Carolina
Max takes business matters in Charleston, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Max agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Charleston, South Carolina
Max takes real estate matters in Charleston, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Max agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Max A. Feder — business lawyer in Charleston
Max A. Feder is an attorney based in Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate. Currently practicing at Burr & Forman LLP.
Max A. Feder is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law.
Max A., who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Max A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
How Max handles business matters
Max A. Feder is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Max A., who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Max A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
The kind of cases Max takes
Max reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and real estate matters in Charleston and the surrounding South Carolina area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. · 2013
Max studied at J.D. in Brooklyn Law School.
Law school and academic background
Max completed J.D. in Brooklyn Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Max runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Max has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
Locations
Max A. Feder's office in Charleston
Max's primary office is at 850 Morrison Drive, Suite 300, Charleston, South Carolina, 29403. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Burr & Forman LLP
850 Morrison Drive, Suite 300
Charleston, South Carolina 29403
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How to hire Max A. Feder — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Max usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Max charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Max's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Max will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Charleston, South Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Max
Max discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Max confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Max's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Max A. Feder
How much does it cost to hire Max for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Max walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Max offer a free consultation?
Max charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Max's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Max's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Max gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Max take my case if I'm outside Charleston?
Max is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Max will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Max?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Max will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Max accepting new business clients right now?
Max's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Charleston, Columbia and Greenville in South Carolina
Max handles business matters throughout South Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- Charleston2,702 attorneys
- Columbia4,189 attorneys
- Greenville2,449 attorneys
- Mount Pleasant1,100 attorneys
- Spartanburg583 attorneys
- Myrtle Beach506 attorneys
- North Charleston476 attorneys
- Lexington379 attorneys
- Rock Hill372 attorneys
- Hilton Head Island347 attorneys
- Florence335 attorneys
- Summerville299 attorneys
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