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Max Wagner, Business Attorney in Austin, Texas

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Max Wagner is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Currently practicing at Lucosky Brookman LLP.

Based in
Austin, TEXAS
Experience
attorney
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Business · Litigation
  • Handles Business and Litigation matters from Austin, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Max Wagner: Max Wagner is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Currently practicing at Lucosky Brookman LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Max Wagner

Max concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Max handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Austin, Texas

Max takes business matters in Austin, Texas. 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 Austin, Texas

Max takes litigation matters in Austin, Texas. 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 Wagner — Attorney of Texas business experience

Max Wagner is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Currently practicing at Lucosky Brookman LLP.

Max Wagner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation.

Max, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Max is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Working with Max on a business matter

Max Wagner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Max, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Max is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Clients Max works with

Max reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Max Wagner's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Virginia

    J.D. · 2019

Max studied at J.D. in University of Virginia.

Law school and academic background

Max completed J.D. in University of Virginia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Max runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Max Wagner

Max has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

Locations

Max Wagner's office in Austin

Max's primary office is at 1250 Capital of Texas Highway South, Building 3, Suite 400, Austin, Texas, 78746. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Lucosky Brookman LLP

1250 Capital of Texas Highway South, Building 3, Suite 400

Austin, Texas 78746

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Hiring guide

How to hire Max Wagner — 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 Austin, Texas

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 Wagner

  • 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 Texas 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 Austin?

    Max is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas 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 Austin, Houston and Dallas in Texas

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