$ 200-285 per hour
Max Langley
also known as Trevor Max Langley
About Max
Biography
I am a surety, construction, employment, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation lawyer in Texas, Florida, and federal courts. My practice includes payment and performance bond litigation, defect disputes, complex third-party salvage opportunities, torts (including my favorite: suing negligent auditors), pursuing indemnity, catastrophic loss claims, Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy, labor & employment law, and general litigation matters.
I specialize in eDiscovery and digital evidence, including leading seminars on efficiently and effectively managing large productions of data during the course of litigation. My practice utilizes cutting edge software to control costs and optimize performance — an area of growing importance as average production sizes, and discovery expenses, continue to increase exponentially. I authored a 22-page manual over the last two years entitled Doing Discovery Right (last update: October 2017), which has been presented to several of the largest sureties, and for CE and CLE credit.
I have written extensively on surety law, including editing the surety chapter for Florida Construction Law; editing the Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas surety chapters in Liberty Surety's Underwriting Manual (for the last three years); and maintaining my blog (). I am in the process of creating a nationwide wiki on surety law: (expected launch: January 2018 — if you are an experienced construction lawyer, you are welcome to join the editing team, which will include authorship credit and a link to your website).
I have also co-written a manual on salvage by the surety (A Brief Primer on Suing Auditors). Several of my publications are available on my firm's website, (undergoing a complete overhaul as of November 2017, so expect more publications uploaded in early 2018).
I am happy to explore collaboration on publications or presentations in my fields of practice. Feel free to contact me: mlangley [at] .
In my free-time, I enjoy voiceover acting; writing about emotional well-being (which I think is critically important in the practice of law, see my blog: ); weightlifting; playing basketball; learning how to ballroom dance; listening to audiobooks; and volunteering. One of my favorite experiences of all-time was teaching a 40-hour-per-week, summer-long class on law & leadership to a diverse group of incoming 9th and 10th graders in Miami, culminating in the students showing off their skills in a mock trial (see ).
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Construction and Development
45%
13 years | 125 cases
Litigation
30%
13 years | 100 cases
Bankruptcy and Debt
10%
11 years | 25 cases
Insurance
10%
11 years | 25 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
30%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 9 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 11 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Langley LLP
1301 Solana Blvd., Bldg 1, Suite 1545, Westlake, TX, 76262
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Max Langley's Reviews
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Posted by Rangel Cruz | December 2, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helpful, intelligent and effective.
I had the pleasure of working with Max in construction and surety matters. During our time working together he showed me that he has vast knowledge of construction and surety law in addition to the capability to quickly master any novel legal issue presented to him. Moreover, as a person he was hel...
Posted by Bryan | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Knowledgeable Surety Lawyer
Max represented the surety company I worked for in a multi-million dollar construction dispute. Max was professional, knowledgeable and thorough in assisting us in extensive and complex discovery, motion practice, and hearings before the Court. As a result of Max and his firms efforts all claims ag...
Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly skilled and passionate about his work
Max Langley has represented my company on many matters and quickly proved himself to be one of the most knowledgeable, hard working and skilled attorneys I have worked with. He is always proactive in his representation and providing advice and is passionate about his work.
Max Langley's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Langley is an excellent advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need. He is also an asset to the Avvo Community, providing invaluable resources to those seeking help."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I've dealt with Max before and I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Kathleen Siemont
Construction and development lawyer | Dec 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rarely do you find someone like Max Langley, who can sift through mounds of data on complex issues in order to make sense of it all ....and he enjoys it, like a puzzle to figure out. Max has the skill and experience to spot patterns and problems before they arise. His well-known tenacity makes him a zealous advocate for his clients. Any one seeking representation in construction & development would be well-served by representation provided by Mr. Max Langley."
Andrew Cooledge
Construction and development lawyer | Dec 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Mr. Langley wholeheartedly. He is an intelligent and aggressive attorney. Mr. Langley has experience in state and federal court, and top educational credentials. Anyone who has needs related to construction and development law would be well served to reach out to him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Joshua Pantesco
Construction and development lawyer | Dec 01
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Max is a rising star in surety law. Diligent and thorough."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Craig Bernstein
Construction and development lawyer | Nov 30
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked together with Max on a complex construction dispute between a surety and large international general contractor. Max is an excellent lawyer and was a pleasure to work with. I endorse Max without hesitation as a knowledgeable and effective lawyer in contract surety litigation."
"Max is an excellent attorney. He's a wonderful blend of aggressive and courteous. He is well respected by his peers and always puts his client's interests before his own."
Jeremy Medeiros
Construction and development lawyer | Nov 29
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Graduated with Honors, The University of Miami School of Law
2013
CALI Excellence (highest grade) - Construction Law, The University of Miami School of Law
2013
CALI Excellence (highest grade) - Advanced Criminal Law, University of Miami School of Law
2013
CALI Excellence (highest grade) - Mindfulness and the Law, The University of Miami School of Law
2013
Dean's Certificate of Achievement, Dean Patricia D. White
2013
Dean's List, Dean Patricia D. White
2013
Pro Bono Award for Innocence Clinic, The University of Miami School of Law
2012
CALI Excellence (highest grade) - Cybercrime, The University of Miami School of Law
2012
Dean's Certificate of Achievement, University of Miami School of Law
2012
Dean's List, Dean Patricia D. White
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Associate Attorney, Langley LLP
2013 - 2014
Law Clerk, Langley Weinstein
2012 - 2013
Law Clerk, Etcheverry Harrison
Associations
2016 - Present
Southern District of Texas Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Litigation SectionMember
2016 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Construction Law SectionMember
2016 - Present
Northern District of Texas BarMember
2016 - Present
Eastern District of Texas Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Texas chapter)Member
2016 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2015 - Present
American Bar Association, Science and Technology Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
Florida BarLicensed Member
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionMember
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaMember
2014 - Present
Young Lawyers ClubMember
2014 - Present
Florida Bar, Construction Law CommitteeMember
2014 - Present
Miami-Dade County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction IndustryMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Payment Bond Claimant v. Surety
Early resolution favorable to surety
Performance Bond Claimant v. Surety
Early resolution favorable to surety
Hail Damage Claimant v. Multi-Peril Catastrophic Property Insurer
Negotiated resolution favorable to insurer-client
Obligee v. Takeover Surety v. Completion Contractor
Settlement in favor of surety
Former Employee (Attorney) v. Large Business
EEOC complainant dismissed claim with prejudice in favor of my client
Surety v. Auditor
Auditor settled in favor of surety
Education
2014
University of Miami School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2011
University of Texas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
American Bar Association
Doing Discovery Right
2016
Harris County Court
Staying Parallel Adjudication
2016
Defense Research Institute
Compelling Arbitration
2014
5-week, 40-hour-a-week summer program to incoming high school students
Law & Leadership
2012
Seminar to lawyers, paralegals, and support staff
eDiscovery and Digital Evidence
Publications
2017
Seminar
Doing Discovery Right
2015
Florida Surety & Construction Law Blog
6 Defenses of the Payment and Performance Bond Surety under Florida Law
2015
Florida Surety & Construction Law Blog
Can a Principal Sue its Own Surety?
2015
Florida Surety & Construction Law Blog
The Surety Can Get An Injunction Requiring Indemnitors to Post Collateral
2015
Florida Surety & Construction Law Blog
Is a Florida Surety an Insurer?
2015
Florida Surety & Construction Law Blog
How can a Florida Surety Recover its Attorney Fees from the Bond Claimant?
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I break an apartment lease in Texas after a well documented roach problem that the landlord hasn’t been able to resolve?
09 Dec 2017
Q&A
If my drivers license is suspended in Louisiana could I get a drivers license in Texas
26 Nov 2017
Q&A
I got a ticket for shoplifting, what do I do?
27 Nov 2017