Maximilian ("Max") is a Senior Associate Attorney at The Kershman Law Firm. Before becoming a licensed attorney, Max was a law clerk with the Firm throughout his three years of law school, evincing his tireless work ethic. Although a young attorney, Max has nearly a decade of experience working in family law. Prior to becoming a law clerk with this Firm and gaining hands-on experience with numerous trials (both in state and federal court), Max served in various roles at a large St. Louis-based firm focused solely on family law throughout his undergraduate education.
Max focuses his practice on Domestic litigation and Appeals in Missouri, assisting clients in St. Louis County and St. Charles County. Max handles matters including divorce, modification, paternity, child custody, guardianships, adoption, and contempt, as well as, international child custody (Hague Convention) and appeals. Firm partner, John D. Kershman is a member of the Hague Convention Attorney Network through the U.S. Department of State.
Max received his Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law, having earned multiple academic excellence awards, competed nationally on its Moot Court team, and graduated in the upper third of his class. He earned his B.A. in political science from the University of Missouri - St. Louis, where he graduated cum laude and was a member of the Pierre Laclede Honors College. He is admitted to practice in Missouri and the United States District Court for the Sourthern District of Illinois.
Max was born in Germany and immigrated with his family to the United States when he was in grade school. Max is fluent in German; however, as a diehard fan of Blues Hockey and Cardinals baseball, he is a St. Louisan through and through. When he is not practicing law, Max enjoys his family time with his wife, Kelsey, and their three boys.