Haidar Ali Awad is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Maximus Law, APC, where he has built a litigation practice grounded in versatility, strategy, and results. His work spans personal injury, criminal defense, and commercial litigation, including dealership and small business matters, and he brings the same relentless focus to every client he represents.

Mr. Awad earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School and his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Riverside. His cross-disciplinary training allows him to approach cases from multiple vantage points, understanding how insurers, opposing counsel, and courts evaluate claims, and to use that insider perspective to build tighter arguments and maximize outcomes for clients in serious and complex matters. His excellence has earned him widespread recognition across the legal community — he has been named a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers for four consecutive years, selected as a 2026 Law Firm Visionary by the Los Angeles Times, and recognized as a 2026 Lawyer of Distinction, honors that reflect his continued impact and standing as a leader in the legal profession.