Maxwell K. Thelen Email & Phone Number

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

We represent people and families who have been forever changed by the negligence of others. We handle a wide variety of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, including product defects, industrial incidents, vehicle and truck crashes, chemical exposure cases, and negligent security, shooting, and criminal violence cases. We also have an active appeals and issues practice where we are associated by co-counsel to assist with briefing and argument at the trial court and on appeal in complex… Show more We represent people and families who have been forever changed by the negligence of others. We handle a wide variety of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, including product defects, industrial incidents, vehicle and truck crashes, chemical exposure cases, and negligent security, shooting, and criminal violence cases. We also have an active appeals and issues practice where we are associated by co-counsel to assist with briefing and argument at the trial court and on appeal in complex civil cases. Show less

Marietta, Georgia

In my current assignment I serve as an Assistant Brigade Judge Advocate (essentially, Assistant General Counsel) to the commander of the 201st Regional Support Group, which is the Homeland Response Force for FEMA Region 4.I serve in a reserve status but am available throughout the month to assist commanders in ensuring operational, fiscal, and administrative actions comply with international and federal law and regulations. I aid soldiers with estate planning, consumer law… Show more In my current assignment I serve as an Assistant Brigade Judge Advocate (essentially, Assistant General Counsel) to the commander of the 201st Regional Support Group, which is the Homeland Response Force for FEMA Region 4.I serve in a reserve status but am available throughout the month to assist commanders in ensuring operational, fiscal, and administrative actions comply with international and federal law and regulations. I aid soldiers with estate planning, consumer law, administrative appeals, and general legal questions. I personally advise senior leaders and soldiers on a host of issues. A substantial portion of my time is devoted to advising and drafting documents for commanders and oral or written advocacy on behalf of the command. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Represented both plaintiffs and defendants in trial and appellate courts, both directly and by consulting with lawyers or associating them on cases, with a focus on complex civil litigation, catastrophic personal injury, and government investigations.

Greater Atlanta Area

Represented corporate entities ranging in size from local businesses to Fortune 100 companies in commercial litigation, product liability, and tort litigation.

South Bend, Indiana Area

Worked on appellate matters involving real estate, healthcare regulations, trademark, tax, sale of goods, securities, bankruptcy, financial fraud, and false claims, inter alia

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Worked on matters including negligence, trademark, implied duties, contract disputes, and banking. Assisted with two jury trials and extensive motions practice.

Greater Atlanta Area

Researched and assisted with cases at the appellate level including matters of defamation, respondeat superior, default, defective service, voluntary dismissal, attorney's fees awards, and Constitutional concerns of probation conditions in the context of dismissals and pre- and post-trial judgments.

Certification As A United States Army Judge Advocate Officer

The foundational course for all Army Judge Advocates that covers multiple core competencies organized into four main groups.

Juris Doctor

Activities and Societies: Regent University Law Review - Editorial Board; Trial Advocacy Board - Board Member; Business Transactional Law.

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Economics

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma, Student Managed Investment Fund, Student Government, Reserve Officer Training Corps (Cadet.