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Max Compton

Attorney

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.  Mr. Compton leads the firm’s first-party insurance dispute practice in Georgia and Alabama.  Mr. Compton also recently joined 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 has acted as lead and co-counsel for jury trials in both state and federal court.

In his personal time, Mr. Compton enjoys spending time with his wife Lindsey and their sons Clay and Carter.  He is an avid fan of the Washington Commanders and UGA Bulldogs.  His hobbies include chess, enjoying the beach, reading, sports, travel, and yoga.



  • University of Georgia, B.A.
  • Georgia State University College of Law, J.D.

  • The Georgia Bar
  • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

  • Georgia 
  • Alabama
  • All Georgia State Courts
  • All Alabama State Courts
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama