Atty. K. Maxwell "Max" Bernas
Max Bernas' legal practice is focused on the representation of management clients in matters related to labor and employment law. Max provides representation and counsel to his clients in a wide range of employment matters including discrimination, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, joint-employer considerations, pay equity, and leaves of absence.
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K. Maxwell "Max" Bernas is a employment and litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP. Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Max Bernas' legal practice is focused on the representation of management clients in matters related to labor and employment law
- Max provides representation and counsel to his clients in a wide range of employment matters including discrimination, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, joint-employer considerations, pay equity, and leaves of absence
- He routinely represents employers in administrative actions, investigations, and litigation claims before state and federal courts, and local administrative agencies
- Max regularly counsels businesses in a broad range of industries including higher education, hospitality, and retail
- Prior to joining FordHarrison, Max was an associate at a mid-sized regional business litigation firm in Washington, DC, focusing his practice on product liability, professional liability, commercial litigation, civil rights and labor and employment law
- He has successfully represented clients in administrative investigations and bench trials, and negotiated numerous settlements outside of the courtroom
- While attending the George Washington University Law School, Max was a law clerk for a boutique plaintiff’s employment litigation firm in Washington, DC, where he assisted with the prosecution of employment claims throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Courts
- Following graduation from law school, Max began his practice on the plaintiff side litigating a high volume of complex personal injury claims before transitioning to the defense side
- This well-rounded experience representing plaintiffs and defendants provides Max with a unique understanding when defending civil suits and developing strategies to avoid litigation
- Earlier in his career, Max served as a Legislative Assistant in the Office of Congressman Albio Sires where he managed a legislative portfolio comprised of banking, housing, financial services, and insurance. https://www.fordharrison.com/maxbernas
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases K. Maxwell "Max" Bernas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
K. Maxwell "Max" Bernas is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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