Atty. Max James Schott
Max James Schott is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, social security disability, general practice. Max received a B.A. degree from St.
General Practice & More Attorney · Serving Des Moines, IA · 39+ Years Experience
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About Max James Schott at a Glance
Max James Schott is a Member based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Schott Mauss & Associates, PLLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on workers comp and ssd. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1987). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1987) and St. John's University (B.A. University, 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Iowa State Bar Association. Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Max James Schott
- Max James Schott is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, social security disability, general practice
- Max received a B.A. degree from St. John's University in 1965, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Max practices at Schott Mauss & Associates, PLLC in Des Moines, IA
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Max James Schott's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Max James Schott handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Des Moines.
Workers Compensation in Des Moines
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Max James Schott is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →
Social Security Disability in Des Moines
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Max James Schott is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Iowa →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Des Moines
Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Des Moines are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Des Moines Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Des Moines-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Des Moines Choose Max James Schott
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Max James Schott's practice in the field of workers comp and ssd.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Max James Schott brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering workers comp and ssd, Max James Schott can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Des Moines
A Des Moines-based practice means Max James Schott attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Max James Schott Handles in Des Moines
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Max James Schott has experience with under Iowa law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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