Maxwell S. Bayman - Attorney
Phone: (214) 749-6511“The future has several names. For the weak it is impossible. For the faint hearted it is unknown. For the thoughtful and valiant, it is ideal.” – Victor Hugo
I am a native to the Dallas area having grown up in Plano. I attended high school at Dallas Jesuit and subsequently obtained my undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in College Station. I began my legal career in oil and gas practicing for a large producer with extensive operations in the Marcellus Shale. I quickly transitioned into litigation where I have succeeded in providing my clients with favorable results that frequently exceed expectations.
Practice Areas
Commercial auto/trucking, premises liability, dram shop, property coverage, and commercial litigation.
Previous Experience
Mr. Bayman focuses his litigation practice in multiple areas including trucking liability, premises liability, dram shop claims, and coverage disputes. He has handled multiple cases through trial as first chair and consistently obtained favorable results for his clients. Mr. Bayman successfully represents both large and mid-sized motor carriers (U.S. and Canada) in claims ranging in value up to $20 million; and has extensive experience handling premises liability claims based on dangerous conditions and inadequate security. Mr. Bayman has successfully defended many businesses, hotels, and restaurants throughout the state of Texas involving personal injury claims and commercial litigation. Lastly, Mr. Bayman has well-developed experience in defending property coverage disputes arising from hurricanes, tropical storms, and hailstorms. He maintains close communication with his clients and adjusters throughout the lifecycle of the lawsuit and maintains a strict reporting timetable to ensure his clients are abreast of all relevant issues.
Education
- Juris Doctor, University of Oklahoma College of Law, 2013
- B.A. Political Science, Texas A&M University, 2010
Professional Affiliations
- Texas Bar Association
- Dallas Bar Association
Bar admissions
- State Bar of Texas, 2013
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, 2017
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, 2017
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presentations & Publications
- A Brief Overview of Mineral Life Estates in the Marcellus Shale: The Right to Lease, the Open Mine Doctrine and the Problem with Payments, Nat’l Assoc. Div. Order Analysts Quarterly, June 2014
- Subsidizing Advanced Nuclear Energy, 9 Okla. J.L. & Tech 1, December 2012