Max B. Chester, Consumer Attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Over 25 years of legal practice · focused on Consumer, General, and Insurance
PartneratFoley & Lardner LLP
Milwaukee, WI
Practicing consumer in Milwaukee since 2001.
- 25+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Max B. Chester is a partner based in Milwaukee, WI. The practice focuses on Consumer, General, and Insurance. Max has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP.
- Based in
- Milwaukee, WI
- Experience
- over 25 years
- Known for
- Consumer · General · Insurance
- Handles Consumer, General, and Insurance matters from Milwaukee, WI.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Max B. Chester: Max B. Chester is a partner based in Milwaukee, WI. The practice focuses on Consumer, General, and Insurance. Max has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Max B. Chester
Max concentrates on consumer, general, insurance, litigation, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Max handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Consumer cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Max takes consumer matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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.
General cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Max takes general matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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.
Insurance cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Max takes insurance matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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.
Litigation cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Max takes litigation matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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.
Securities cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Max takes securities matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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
About Max B. Chester — Over 25 years of Wisconsin consumer experience
Max B. Chester is a partner based in Milwaukee, WI. The practice focuses on Consumer, General, and Insurance. Max has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP.
Max B. Chester is a lawyer practicing insurance fraud, securities & investment fraud, insurance & reinsurance and 4 other areas of law. Max received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years. Max practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Milwaukee, WI.
Working with Max on a consumer matter
Max B. Chester is a lawyer practicing insurance fraud, securities & investment fraud, insurance & reinsurance and 4 other areas of law. Max received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years. Max practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Milwaukee, WI.
Who Max represents
Max reviews new inquiries case-by-case for consumer, general, and insurance matters in Milwaukee and the surrounding Wisconsin area.
Credentials
Max B. Chester's legal education and bar admissions
Marquette University Law School
JD · 2001
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S. · 1998
Jurisdictions
Max's state bar admissions
Wisconsin
2001 · ACTIVE
Max studied at JD in Marquette University Law School and B.S. in University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Law school and academic background
Max completed JD in Marquette University Law School and B.S. in University of Wisconsin-Madison. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Max runs in Wisconsin is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Max B. Chester's office in Milwaukee
Max's primary office is at 777 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202-5306. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Max B. Chester — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new consumer 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 consumer attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A short list to run through before you commit: How many consumer 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 consumer practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every consumer 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 consumer practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Max B. Chester
How much does it cost to hire Max for a consumer 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 consumer attorneys offer free consults — check Max's current terms during booking.
How long do consumer cases in Wisconsin typically take?
Simple consumer 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 Milwaukee?
Max is licensed in Wisconsin. Matters governed by Wisconsin 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 consumer 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
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