Atty. Megan K. Maxson
Megan represents physicians and major metropolitan area hospitals in the defense of complex medical malpractice actions. She handles all aspects of case development, including investigation, motion practice, discovery, risk assessment, and depositions.
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Megan K. Maxson is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice. Admitted to practice in New York New Jersey U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern (2001). Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2000) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A. Phi, 1996). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Megan represents physicians and major metropolitan area hospitals in the defense of complex medical malpractice actions
- She handles all aspects of case development, including investigation, motion practice, discovery, risk assessment, and depositions
- Prior to joining HPM&B, Megan was an Assistant District Attorney at the Queens County District Attorney’s office, where she tried numerous cases and conducted countless hearings
- There she also wrote and argued appeals before the Appellate Division, Second Department
- Megan has worked as pro bono attorney for Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), a nonprofit that represents unaccompanied minors in immigration court and family court
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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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