Committed to Finding Creative Solutions
PUT ME ON YOUR SIDE
Open to All
Business Cases

Contract drafting, business mediation, dispute resolution, ERD, EEOC, and FMLA defense — you name it, I do it. If it will help your business thrive, I’m more than ready to represent you.

Ready to Mediate
Contract Disputes

I find that mediation can be one of the strongest tools to resolve contract disputes while minimizing costs and long-term consequences. Contact me to discuss this possibility further.

Strong Advocate in
Your Employment Case

If you’re an employee who has experienced discrimination, harassment, unfair wage and hour practices, or another workplace injustice, call me to discuss your rights and options.

Employment & Contract Law
Attorney, FINRA Arbitrator, Mediator, and Adjunct Professor in Brookfield, WI

You’ll find my office in Brookfield, but I’m happy to work with clients throughout Waukesha County, Milwaukee County, Racine County, Ozaukee County, and surrounding areas. Today’s technology makes this kind of collaboration simple and cost-effective.
Attorney Maxwell Livingston outside in suit

Maxwell Charles Livingston

“As an employment and contract law attorney, FINRA Arbitrator, Mediator, and Adjunct Professor I know when it’s time to instigate a change for the better.”

Whether the case at hand pertains to business law, contract law, employment law, family law, or bankruptcy, I always start by taking a step back and looking at the full realm of possibilities — not just the immediate problem. This paves the way for customized, realistic, and forward-looking legal solutions.

More About Me

My approach: I’m not satisfied with “good enough”

Chat icon

Present your options

Every case is unique, but my primary objective is always the same: to find the best possible solution for your particular situation. To start, I’ll clearly explain the legal avenues we can pursue.

Briefcase icon

Devise a strategy

Once you understand your rights and the options available to you, we can collaborate to develop a legal strategy that adheres to your needs and goals while sidestepping potential concerns.

Handshake icon

Go the extra mile

Whether I’m guiding a client or helping out with a non-profit, it’s in my nature to go above and beyond. For your case, expect relentless support, intelligent solutions, and clear communication.

Avvo rating of ten badge
2015 Best Businesses of Brookfield award
2016 top lawyers under 40
10 best client satisfaction badge
Avvo clients choice badge
2016 AI award

Practice Areas

Meeting clients’ legal needs throughout Wisconsin

Employment Law

I represent both employers and employees when accusations of harassment, discrimination, wage violations, FMLA violations, and similar concerns arise.

LEARN MORE

Contract Law

If you need help drafting a contract, reviewing a contract before you sign, or resolving a dispute that concerns a contract, contact me for legal advisement.

LEARN MORE

Business Law

Employers and business owners need legal counsel they can count on. I offer that and more to business law clients throughout southeast Wisconsin.

LEARN MORE

Family Law

Don’t let a divorce, child custody dispute, or other family law matter put your life on hold. Turn to me for level-headed advice and long-term solutions.

LEARN MORE
SEE ALL PRACTICE AREAS

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about
your specific situation?

Researching your legal concern is a smart first step, but the best way to get the specific, personalized answers you need is by consulting an experienced legal professional.

Find out what others have asked, and don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation.

Click the button below and you’ll find useful, general information about law and legal matters. For situation-specific questions and answers, I encourage you to explore the questions from the community that I’ve answered in recent years.

Explore FAQs

Legal issues are best solved in good company.

Let’s find you a solution that works.

Passion for Good Business

I foster professional relationships

After working with me once, my clients tend to think of me as their lifelong attorney. They know they can come to me again and again for advice, ideas, and solutions. As an added bonus, I offer discounts to teachers and non-profit organizations.

I’ve helped develop non-profits

Although business law and related matters are central to my practice, my work is far from being “all business.” Supporting non-profits and other companies means helping the Wisconsin community thrive for generations to come.

I believe writing & communication are key

Being an effective contract lawyer and mediator means being able to fully understand my clients’ goals and clearly communicate those goals through legal documents and negotiations. Fortunately, my background in English literature makes this part of the job come naturally.

Recent Posts

Case Results

Age Discrimination & Overtime Violation

On behalf of my client, I brought this age discrimination and overtime violation case before EEOC.

$150,000 Result for Client

FMLA Discrimination & Retaliation

After presenting their case to the ERD, I was able to get my client COBRA coverage. As an added bonus, I was also able to get their attorney fees covered by their employer.

$120,000 Result for Client

FMLA Retaliation & Failure to Rehire

When my client's employer committed FMLA retaliation and failed to rehire my client, I negotiated a severance agreement on their behalf.

$100,100 Result for Client

Severance Negotiation

In this case, I negotiated a better severance agreement on behalf of my client.

$56,946 Result for Client

FMLA Retaliation Negotiation

In this FMLA retaliation and failure to rehire case, my client came to me with questions about how to fight for a fair deal.

$50,000 Result for Client

Discrimination & Wrongful Termination

After being discriminated against and wrongfully terminated by their employer, my client came to me for representation.

$50,000 Result for Client

Hear from
my clients

Exceptional Attorney with Multiplexual Legal Knowledge!

Max has exceeded my expectations in more than several areas and I would genuinely recommend his legal expertise to anyone in need of help. He takes the time to listen and gives you the real legal facts of your concern... He is genuine, aggressive, and will get you the results you are looking for. He did for me and I can't thank him enough!

Zach S.

If You Have a Contract Problem, He Is Your Answer

Attorney Livingston knows the law extremely well and cares about making sure people understand their rights and obligations. If you have a contract law problem, he is your answer. If his office is anywhere near you, I recommend him to you.

Ronald B.
SEE ALL TESTIMONIALS

“At the end of the day, collaborative mediation is what I love to do.”

“At the end of the day, collaborative mediation is what I love to do.”

You and I can brainstorm together.

When you’re knee-deep in a legal dispute, “compromise” may not be the first word that pops into your head. You might be thinking more in terms of “win,” “argue,” or “crush the competition.” This train of thought is natural and in many cases makes perfect sense. However, you’d be surprised how often a collaborative effort can lead to better results for everyone.

As we sit down to discuss your case, I will educate you on the benefits of alternative dispute resolution and may even challenge you to think like a mediator. That is, to look at the possibility of finding a fair and realistic middle ground between your needs and the other side’s.

I’ll work tirelessly for a fair & favorable outcome.

As I’ve said, every case looks a little different. Yours will have its own unique challenges to overcome, and you yourself will have distinct expectations and goals that I will work hard to fulfill.

Likewise, a victory to you might look completely different than a victory to someone else. Maybe you’re trying to refute a workplace accusation, seek compensation from someone who failed to uphold their end of a contract, adjust your child custody arrangements, or get through the bankruptcy process as painlessly as possible. No matter what it is that you’re trying to accomplish, know that, as your attorney, I will be with you every step of the way.

Contact me for a consultation, and I’ll get you taken care of.

Don’t wait to get the legal counsel you need. Call, come by, or fill out the form below to set up an informative consultation.

Tell Me Your Situation
- Milwaukee-Area Office
16601 West Greenfield Ave,
 New Berlin, WI
53151
(262) 214-6287 Get Directions
Sat Appt. only
Fri
9AM - 5PM
Thu
9AM - 5PM
Wed
9AM - 5PM
Tue
9AM - 5PM
Mon
9AM - 5PM
Sun Appt. only
Leave A Review
- Madison-Area Office
811 East Washington Ave.
Suite 500 Madison, WI
53703
(262) 214-6287 Get Directions
Sat Appt. only
Fri
9AM - 5PM
Thu
9AM - 5PM
Wed
9AM - 5PM
Tue
9AM - 5PM
Mon
9AM - 5PM
Sun Appt. only