Max Ciolino

Max Ciolino has built his career on supporting individuals and families as they face difficult decisions surrounding estate planning and probate. His approach centers on bringing comfort, clarity, and calm during times of loss, aging, and transition. By guiding clients through these sensitive legal processes, he helps them secure peace of mind for the future.

Max began his academic journey at Loyola University of New Orleans, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2011. His studies included Sociology and Political Science, complemented by a minor in African and African American studies. He then attended the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, completing a Master of Science in Education degree in 2012 with a focus on Education Policy. In 2015, he graduated from Tulane Law School with a Juris Doctor, also earning a certificate in Environmental Law.

During his years of study, Max was deeply engaged in service and leadership. He participated in student governance and contributed to nonprofit organizations focused on education and community well-being. His community service included tutoring and assisting in public schools in both New Orleans and West Philadelphia, where he worked with students ranging from six to eighteen years old. He also played a role in local beautification efforts aimed at reducing waste and improving sustainable practices.

Max’s practice today focuses primarily on estate planning and succession. In estate planning, he helps clients assess family roles, assets, and responsibilities, ensuring that their wishes are carried out with care and precision. When guiding families through probate matters, he handles creditor concerns, estate administration, and succession procedures, easing the burden on loved ones so they can concentrate on healing and support.

Max Ciolino continues to dedicate his career to helping families move through complex legal issues with confidence, compassion, and security. His contributions to the legal profession have been recognized with multiple honors, including being named to Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2021 through 2024. Beyond his practice, he remains actively involved in the professional community, serving as Co-Chair of the Solo and Small Firm Committee for the New Orleans Bar Association and holding memberships in both the New Orleans and Jefferson Bar Associations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Ciolino & Onstott
• Co-Chair, New Orleans Bar Association, Small Firm Committee
• Member, Jefferson Bar Association
• Attorney, Louisiana State Bar Association, 2015

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Tulane Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pennsylvania
  Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
• Loyola University of New Orleans
  BA in Sociology and Political Science

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