Max Shanahan
About Max Shanahan
Max Shanahan is a lawyer based in Phoenix, AZ and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Max Shanahan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Commercial Litigation
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Thorpe Shwer PC
Education: Arizona State University, J.D., graduated 2020
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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