200 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW, #400
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Maxwell W. Jacobson Attorney
Before joining BGS, Max worked as an associate attorney for a local Twin Cities law firm where he successfully represented clients in personal injury litigation, managing litigation cases in State of Minnesota and Federal District Court and securing settlements for injured clients. Prior to that, he was a law clerk and certified student attorney with Barna, Guzy & Steffen from May 2023 through August 2024, working in the firm’s Personal Injury/Criminal department and assisting with Prosecution/Government law. Max also spent time as a Judicial Extern in Minnesota Court of Appeals under the Honorable Judge Jon Schmidt. Max is dedicated to serving clients and seeking the best outcomes and solutions for their individual situations.
Outside of work, Max enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, and expanding his ever-growing list of hobbies, which currently includes powerlifting, hunting, brewing, cooking, baking, gaming, running, biking, and reading.
Practice Areas
- Estate planning
- Family business succession
- Powers of Attorney
- Health care directives
- Probate and trust administration
- Charitable planning
- Guardianships and conservatorships
- Minnesota, 2024
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, 2026
- J.D., University of St. Thomas School of Law, Cum Laude, 2024
- B.S., Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, 2019
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Anoka Bar Association
- Minnesota Association for Justice, Vice Chair, New Lawyers Section 2025-Current
Max Jacobson, Who’s Driving It Anyway? Interpreting SAE J3016 as a Basis for Liability Assignment in Autonomous Vehicle Collisions, 22 U. St. Thomas L.J. 119 (2026)
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Divorce is not easy and a custody battle is the worst, I have had the opportunity to work with Lindsay Fischbach and she has been such an amazing help! I can't wait for this all to be over ,but she has helped me tremendously with the ongoing Battle, she is always willing to help even if she is out of the office, checks her emails on the weekend and responds in a timely…
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Lawyer there was very helpfully even without hiring her. Thank you
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I recommend BGS to anyone who is looking to get fast and the best results for their legal matters. They are very knowledgeable and trustworthy. They went above and beyond my expectations for my case. Unlike other law firms, I didn't feel rushed and uncomfortable. They took their time to answer all my questions and address all my concerns. Amazing customer service! They are…
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I am very pleased with the professionalism of Barna, Guzy and Steffen. They helped me settle an employment issue and were very prompt and competitive. I strongly recommend them if you are looking for professional, honesty and friendly service. And their staff is awesome!
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I have the utmost respect for Elizabeth Schading, Esq (Liz). Liz did a wonderful job working with me and is extremely competent, very knowledgeable in her field and she is very nice. Liz is one of the best attorneys I have ever met and is at the top of my most 'admired person' list. I have enjoyed our discussions, where her advice will ultimately make me a better person.
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