Maegan McAdam, Class Action Attorney in New York
Over 12 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, Criminal Defense, and Product Liability
New, NY
Practicing class action in New York since 2014.
- 12+
- Years practicing
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Maegan McAdam is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Class Action, Criminal Defense, and Product Liability. Maegan has over 12 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- New York, NEW YORK
- Experience
- over 12 years
- Known for
- Class Action · Criminal Defense · Product Liability
- Handles Class Action, Criminal Defense, and Product Liability matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026).
About Maegan McAdam: Maegan McAdam is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Class Action, Criminal Defense, and Product Liability. Maegan has over 12 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Maegan takes on
Maegan concentrates on class action, criminal defense, product liability, and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case Maegan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Criminal Defense
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Product Liability
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White Collar
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Class Action cases in New York
Maegan takes class action matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maegan agrees to represent you.
Criminal Defense cases in New York
Maegan takes criminal defense matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maegan agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in New York
Maegan takes product liability matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maegan agrees to represent you.
White Collar cases in New York
Maegan takes white collar matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maegan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Maegan McAdam — class action lawyer in New York
Maegan McAdam is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Class Action, Criminal Defense, and Product Liability. Maegan has over 12 years of legal experience.
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.
How Maegan handles class action matters
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…
Who Maegan represents
Maegan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, criminal defense, and product liability matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
J.D. · 2014
Jurisdictions
Maegan's state bar admissions
New Jersey, New Jers
ACTIVE
New York, New York S
2014 · ACTIVE
Maegan studied at J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
Law school and academic background
Maegan completed J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Maegan runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Maegan has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026).
Locations
Maegan McAdam's office in New York
Maegan's primary office is at 810 Seventh Avenue, Suite 3505, New York, New York, 10019. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Maegan McAdam — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Maegan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Maegan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maegan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Maegan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Maegan
Maegan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Maegan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Maegan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Maegan McAdam
How much does it cost to hire Maegan for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Maegan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Maegan offer a free consultation?
Maegan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maegan's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Maegan's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in New York typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Maegan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Maegan take my case if I'm outside New York?
Maegan is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Maegan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Maegan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Maegan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Maegan accepting new class action clients right now?
Maegan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Class Action attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
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