Max G. Wessels - a Chicago, US Municipal Defense Lawyer

Chicago Municipal Defense Lawyer

Updated: 03/26/2026

Areas of Practice

Municipal Defense 80%
Civil Rights Defense 20%

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

Max graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2016. After law school, Max practiced as a civil litigation attorney and primarily defended businesses, municipalities, real estate professionals, contractors, medical professionals, architects and insurance agencies in federal and state courts.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Max G. Wessels included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

Super Lawyers- Rising Star, 2025

Other Sources of Feedback About Max G. Wessels

Included on the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, Wisconsin
  J.D.
  Law Journal: Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender, and Society, Managing Articles Editor, 2015 - 2016
Non Legal Education
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 2011
  B.A.
  Major: International Studies- Global Security, Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Associate
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Past Positions

Clausen Miller, P.C., Partner, 2021 - 2025
Patton Ryan, LLC, Attorney, 2019 - 2021

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin, 2016
Illinois, 2016

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Contact

Chicago, IL

141 W. Jackson Blvd. #1240A
Chicago, IL 60604

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Phone: 630-672-4021

Fax: 630-773-0980

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.jsotoslaw.com

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