Max Shoemaker is an experienced attorney focusing on estate planning, trust administration, business planning and contract law. Since joining Channel Islands Law Group in 2023, Max has worked closely with individuals and families to create thoughtful estate plans designed to protect assets, preserve legacies, and provide long-term peace of mind. He also advises business owners on contract matters and business formation, drawing on a practical and detail-oriented legal approach.

Prior to private practice, Max developed a strong in-house legal background working with large entertainment companies, where he served as the legal point of contact for multiple unscripted television productions. He managed complex contracts and legal matters from development through post-production and delivery, experience that continues to inform his clear, strategic counsel to clients.

Max earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 2016. While at Loyola, he served as a Senior Editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review and was recognized as Best Senior Editor in his third year. He also externed for a Federal District Court judge in the Central District of California.

As a father of two, Max understands the importance of planning for the future at every stage of life and brings that perspective to his estate planning practice. He is committed to providing personalized, responsive legal services tailored to each client’s goals.

Originally from San Diego County, Max opened the Huntington Beach office in 2021 and relocated to Ventura in 2025. He currently works primarily out of Channel Islands Law Group’s Ventura office, with additional availability in Huntington Beach.

In his spare time, you will find him experimenting recipes in his kitchen or backyard or exploring outdoor activities with his wife and kids.