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
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