M. Max Steinheimer

Max Steinheimer is a highly respected trial lawyer with a deserved reputation for success in the courtroom. He has served as lead trial counsel in over 40 jury trials in state and federal courts throughout California and Nevada.

Max is well known for his acuity in jury selection. He uses expert witnesses in creative and winning ways and utilizes cutting-edge technology to present and prove the essential elements of his client’s case.

Max has handled a very broad mix of cases including defense of product liability claims (wrongful death, personal injury, fire, and property damages) on behalf of equipment manufacturers, lessors of construction equipment, automotive component part manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies; defense of public entities in dangerous condition of public property, sexual harassment and wrongful termination cases; defense of physicians, architects, engineers, and attorneys in professional negligence claims; prosecution and defense of eminent domain actions on behalf of public entities; defense of contract claims; prosecution of water rights claims on behalf of water and irrigation districts; defense of corporate directors and companies for claims of dissolution and breach of fiduciary duty; and defense and prosecution of claims for damage/destruction of vineyards, orchards, and row crops.