Max Paderewski

About Max

Maxwell Paderewski is a third-generation personal injury attorney and a relentless advocate for injury victims across Texas. With courtroom victories, record-setting settlements, and a client-first philosophy built into every case, Max has established himself as one of the most accomplished personal injury litigators in the Houston area.

His litigation style is assertive and evidence-driven — whether negotiating with major insurance carriers or presenting to a jury, Max ensures no stone is left unturned and no offer is accepted until it reflects the true value of his client’s loss.

Education

Juris Doctor — University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Business Administration — Emory University, Goizueta Business School, Atlanta, GA

Awards & Recognition

Super Lawyers Rising Star — Published in Texas Monthly
National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 — (2021–2026)
Perfect 10.0 Avvo Rating

Record-Setting Case Results

Max’s results have been independently ranked among the best in Texas by TopVerdict.com:

2022 — #1 Trial Verdict, Harris County Courts (2nd-highest county court verdict in all of Texas that year)
2024 — #1 Paralysis Settlement in Texas
2024 — #1 Gunshot Wound Settlement in Texas
2024 — #1 Premises Liability / Negligent Security Settlement in Texas
2025 — #17 Truck Accident Settlement in Texas
2025 — #34 Top Personal Injury Settlement in Texas

Signature Results

$8,000,000 — Negligent Security Settlement Our largest result to date. A man was shot at an apartment complex after management failed to repair the front gate. After turning down repeated offers of $1.5M, $5M, and $6M, Max secured an $8,000,000 settlement for his client.

$2,000,000 — Zaldivar v. White and DoorDash The largest publicly reported nonsurgical personal injury settlement in Texas in 2024. (Source: VerdictSearch.com)

$750,000 — Stowers Settlement on a $50,000 Policy A powerful result against an insurer that insisted there was no more money available. Max’s persistence forced a Stowers settlement 15x the policy limit.

$209,669 — Jury Trial Verdict (Plus Prejudgment Interest & Court Costs) Won at trial on a $50,000 policy after the insurer’s highest pretrial offer was just $3,000. The verdict was upheld on appeal.

Background & Career

Max began his legal career as a law clerk at a personal injury firm in Sarasota, Florida, before earning his J.D. from UC Hastings in San Francisco. He launched his litigation career in Washington, D.C. and Virginia, where he earned his first Super Lawyers Rising Star designation and a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating.

He later relocated to Houston, where he earned the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 distinction and joined forces with attorney Brian Crockett after meeting at a trial lawyers’ conference. Together, they built Lone Star Injury Attorneys around a shared commitment to maximizing results for every client — regardless of case size.