Maxim Belovol

Maxim Belovol
Associate

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Phone: 303-796-2626
Email: mbelovol@bfwlaw.com

Contact

Phone:
303-796-2626
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Maxim Belovol is an experienced litigator focusing on commercial litigation and other civil matters. Max represents businesses and individuals in complex disputes involving contract breaches, fraud, consumer protection, and employment matters.

Before private practice, Max served as a Judicial Law Clerk in the Cook County Commercial Calendar Section, drafting judicial opinions on high-stakes commercial disputes. An opinion Maxim authored in Wang v. Guo was affirmed by the Illinois Appellate Court, upholding the dismissal of a $13 million fraud case.

As an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn’s Domestic Violence Bureau, Max gained substantial courtroom exposure, handling hundreds of cases at a time, arguing motions, negotiating plea deals, and conducting evidentiary hearings. This experience developed strong advocacy skills and the ability to navigate high-pressure litigation.

Proficient in several languages, including Ukrainian, Spanish, and Russian, Max brings a global perspective to legal challenges. A former U.S. Collegiate National Champion in figure skating, Maxim applies the same discipline and strategic thinking to litigation.

Outside of work, Max enjoys rock climbing, outdoor skating, drawing, and embroidery. Max is also actively involved in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, organizing initiatives and fundraisers which support relief efforts and mutual aid to Ukraine.

Areas of Expertise

Litigation

Business and Contract Disputes

Fraud and Consumer Protection Claims

White Collar

Education

Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2021

  • Teaching Assistant, Criminal Procedure: Investigation, Prof. Randee Waldman
  • Research Assistant, Criminal Procedure: Adjudication, Dr. Kay L. Levine

Loyola University Chicago, B.A., magna cum laude, 2018

  • U.S. Figure Skating Collegiate National Champion
Bar Admissions
  • Colorado (2024)
  • Illinois (2023)
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2023)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit (2025)
Professional Activities
  • Member of Ukrainian American Bar Association
  • Member of LAGBAC
  • Member of United States Figure Skating Association
Articles

The Unconstitutional Conditions Vacuum in Criminal Procedure, Yale Law Journal, Vol. 133 (Acknowledged for legal research assistance).

Making Deflection the New Diversion for Drug Offenders, Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law, Vol. 19. (Acknowledged for legal research assistance).