Megan E. Yllanes, ADR Attorney in Woodbury, New York
focused on ADR, Construction, and Construction
PartneratKaufman Dolowich LLP
Woodbury New, NY
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Megan E. Yllanes is a partner based in Woodbury, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Construction, and Construction. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP.
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- Handles ADR, Construction, and Construction matters from Woodbury, NY.
About Megan E. Yllanes: Megan E. Yllanes is a partner based in Woodbury, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Construction, and Construction. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Megan takes on
Megan concentrates on adr, construction, construction, contracts, and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Megan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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ADR cases in Woodbury, New York
Megan takes adr matters in Woodbury, 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 Megan agrees to represent you.
Construction cases in Woodbury, New York
Megan takes construction matters in Woodbury, 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 Megan agrees to represent you.
Construction cases in Woodbury, New York
Megan takes construction matters in Woodbury, 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 Megan agrees to represent you.
Contracts cases in Woodbury, New York
Megan takes contracts matters in Woodbury, 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 Megan agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Woodbury, New York
Megan takes employment matters in Woodbury, 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 Megan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Megan E. Yllanes — adr lawyer in Woodbury
Megan E. Yllanes is a partner based in Woodbury, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Construction, and Construction. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP.
Megan E. Yllanes is Co-Chair of the General Liability Defense Practice Group and Co-Chair of KDV’s Women’s Initiative. She concentrates her practice in the areas of construction law and general liability with an emphasis on defending property owners, developers, general contractors, construction managers, and trade/sub-contractors with respect to personal injury and property damage actions arising from construction accidents including negligence and New York Labor Law Sections 200, 240 and 241(6) claims. Ms. Yllanes handles various other types of insurance defense cases involving high exposure automobile negligence and premises liability. In addition, Ms. Yllanes specializes in defending vertical transportation matters arising out of elevator and escalator personal injury representing prominent and well-known companies in the greater New York Metropolitan area.
Ms. Yllanes previously served as a Judicial Law Clerk to The Honorable Ronald D. Wigler, P.J.S.C.
Publications
•Questionable Design, Construction Practices likely Contributed to Surfside Condo Collapse, Construction Dive, quoted Megan Yllanes, Oct. 1, 2021
•Contractors can still be liable for failures years after project completion, Construction Dive, ft. Megan Yllanes
•How I Became Practice Group Co-Chair, Law.com, Megan Yllanes
•Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck Promotes Three to Partner, Elevates Three to Counsel, From Five Offices
•First and Second Departments Differ on Issue of Workers Injured While on Break or Entering/Exiting a Construction Site, New York Law Journal
•Housing Market Discrimination: Analysis of impact case and its effect on builders/developers, NYREG, by Andrew Richards and Megan Yllanes
News
•Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck Promotes Three to Partner, Elevates Three to Counsel, From Five Offices
Working with Megan on a adr matter
Megan E. Yllanes is Co-Chair of the General Liability Defense Practice Group and Co-Chair of KDV’s Women’s Initiative. She concentrates her practice in the areas of construction law and general liability with an emphasis on defending property owners, developers, general contractors, construction managers, and trade/sub-contractors with respect to personal injury and property damage actions…
Who Megan represents
Megan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, construction, and construction matters in Woodbury and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Seton Hall University J.D. cum laude
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Cornell University B.S. cum laude
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Megan studied at — in Seton Hall University J.D. cum laude and — in Cornell University B.S. cum laude.
Law school and academic background
Megan completed — in Seton Hall University J.D. cum laude and — in Cornell University B.S. cum laude. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Megan runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Megan's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Memberships •New York State Bar Association •New Jersey State Bar Association
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Locations
Megan E. Yllanes's office in Woodbury
Megan's primary office is at 135 Crossways Park Drive, Suite 201, Woodbury, NY, 11797-2005. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Kaufman Dolowich LLP
135 Crossways Park Drive, Suite 201
Woodbury, NY 11797-2005
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How to hire Megan E. Yllanes — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Megan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Megan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Megan'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; Megan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Woodbury, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 Megan
Megan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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. Megan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Megan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Megan E. Yllanes
How much does it cost to hire Megan for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Megan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Megan offer a free consultation?
Megan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Megan's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Megan's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in New York typically take?
Simple adr 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. Megan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Megan take my case if I'm outside Woodbury?
Megan 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 — Megan 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 Megan?
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. Megan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Megan accepting new adr clients right now?
Megan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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