Max E. Kirk

Max E. Kirk is a prominent attorney and partner at Ball, Kirk & Holm, P.C., located in Waterloo, Iowa. Extending his practice to Iowa statewide, he focuses on the areas, including personal injury, workers’ compensation, car accidents, slip-and-fall mishaps and wrongful death.

With a distinguished career in trial law, Mr. Kirk earned his J.D. with distinction from The University of Iowa College of Law in 1975, following his B.A. magna cum laude from Upper Iowa University in 1970. His bar admissions span Iowa since 1975, alongside the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, the Western District of Wisconsin and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit.

Mr. Kirk has been a vital member of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers since 1984, having served as its president in 2015. His professional affiliations include membership in the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has been actively involved with the Iowa Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice since 1977, showcasing his dedication to the field. His commitment to the legal profession is further exemplified through his contributions to the Iowa State Bar Association, where he served on the board of governors from 1995 to 2000, and continues to play a significant role as a director of the Iowa State Bar Foundation.

Within his local community, Mr. Kirk has been a member of the Black Hawk County Bar Association since 1975, holding the presidency from 1995 to 1996. His dedication to justice is reflected in his service on the Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining the integrity of the legal system.

Throughout his career, Mr. Kirk has been acknowledged for his leadership and contributions to trial law. His involvement with numerous esteemed legal organizations and commissions highlights his commitment to advancing legal practice and advocating for justice. He has a “Superb” rating on Avvo and has been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell.

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