Atty. Maegan McAdam
Clients facing high-stakes commercial litigation look to Maegan McAdam for the strong analysis and writing skills that shape successful strategies at trial, on appeal, and in arbitrations. Maegan has deep experience in handling matters such as complex commercial disputes, reinsurance arbitrations, and internal investigations for white collar matters.
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Maegan McAdam is a criminal defense, class action, white collar, and product liability attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association and New York, New York State Bar Association (2014). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Clients facing high-stakes commercial litigation look to Maegan McAdam for the strong analysis and writing skills that shape successful strategies at trial, on appeal, and in arbitrations
- Maegan has deep experience in handling matters such as complex commercial disputes, reinsurance arbitrations, and internal investigations for white collar matters
- Maegan has experience in all phases of litigation from investigation through trial
- She is adept at managing the discovery process, particularly when large volumes of information and complex documents are involved
- Synthesizing data to prepare outlines for oral arguments, exhibit lists, and direct and cross examinations at trial, Maegan plays a vital role in formulating persuasive legal arguments and building strong cases for clients to resolve conflicts on positive terms
- Her experience includes conducting extensive fact and expert discovery as well as drafting dispositive motions and briefs for mediation and arbitration
- Maegan has drafted and argued successful motions in limine to help her clients properly limit the evidence to be presented at trial
- She has also prepared and examined witnesses both at depositions and at trial
- A detail-oriented team member who takes initiative and delivers high quality work product, Maegan is a litigator who thrives on supporting clients through challenging circumstances and helping them achieve the best possible outcomes
- Maegan is the Deputy of the firm’s Wrongful Convictions & Contingent Fee Cases Practice Team
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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