Max Compton, General Attorney in Savannah, Georgia
focused on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury
AttorneyatMorgan & Morgan
Savannah, GA
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Max Compton is an attorney based in Savannah, GA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan.
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- Handles General, Insurance, and Personal Injury matters from Savannah, GA.
About Max Compton: Max Compton is an attorney based in Savannah, GA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Max takes on
Max concentrates on general, insurance, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Max handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Personal Injury
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General cases in Savannah, Georgia
Max takes general matters in Savannah, Georgia. 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 Savannah, Georgia
Max takes insurance matters in Savannah, Georgia. 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.
Personal Injury cases in Savannah, Georgia
Max takes personal injury matters in Savannah, Georgia. 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 Compton — general lawyer in Savannah
Max Compton is an attorney based in Savannah, GA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan.
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
Max's approach to general cases
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…
Clients Max works with
Max reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, insurance, and personal injury matters in Savannah and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Georgia State University College of Law J.D.
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University of Georgia B.A.
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Max studied at — in Georgia State University College of Law J.D. and — in University of Georgia B.A..
Law school and academic background
Max completed — in Georgia State University College of Law J.D. and — in University of Georgia B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Max runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Max's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships • The Georgia Bar • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
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Locations
Max Compton's office in Savannah
Max's primary office is at 25 Bull Street, Suite 400, Savannah, GA, 31401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Max Compton — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general 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 general attorney in Savannah, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general 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 general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Max Compton
How much does it cost to hire Max for a general 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 general attorneys offer free consults — check Max's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple general 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 Savannah?
Max is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia 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 general 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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