Atty. Megan K. Maxson

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.

New York New York 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Megan K. Maxson at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Megan K. Maxson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Megan K. Maxson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

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Where is Megan K. Maxson's law office located?
Megan K. Maxson's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Megan K. Maxson handle?
Megan K. Maxson focuses on medical malpractice. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Megan K. Maxson practiced law?
Megan K. Maxson has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Megan K. Maxson go to law school?
Megan K. Maxson earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. Phi, 1996).
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Education

J.D.
The George Washington University Law School
- 2000
B.A. Phi
University of Pittsburgh
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New York New Jersey U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern
Admitted: 2001

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