Megan Boyar handles general liability matters, focusing her practice on premises liability, defense of veterinary malpractice claims, construction and New York Labor Law, automobile accidents and transportation.

One of nearly 70 attorneys in Wilson Elser’s Transportation Practice nationwide, Megan’s skills are directed at achieving a successful result from the outset. Combining progressive and established defense capabilities with years of proven litigation experience, our practice attorneys consistently provide clients in the transportation industry and their insurers with sound and uncompromising representation.

Megan is committed to working closely with her clients in assessing risk exposure to minimize liability and in the development of legal strategies to obtain favorable results. Megan joined Wilson Elser from the New York office of a full-service AmLaw 100 law firm with offices across the United States.

Megan serves as a regional representative for the firm’s WAVE (Women Attorneys Valued & Empowered) Employee Resource Group.

Representative Matters

Obtained dismissal of Labor Law 200, 240 and 241(6) claim against client by successfully demonstrating that contract was unenforceable.

Obtained dismissal of Labor Law 200, 240 and 241(6) claim by successfully demonstrating work being performed by client was not protected under the Labor Law.

Successfully defended driver who struck a bicyclist in plaintiff-friendly venue by establishing bicyclist’s conduct led to the accident and caused his injuries.

Areas of Focus

Construction
Megan successfully litigates complex, high-exposure construction claims involving New York's Labor Law and contractual indemnification issues.

Transportation/Trucking
Megan defends national trucking companies in complex litigation, including large-loss injury claims.

Premises Liability
Megan defends businesses and landlords as well as contractors and subcontractors against all types of personal injury and indemnity claims.

    Education

    • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 2012)
      • Journal of Law and Gender
    • University of Florida (B.S., magna cum laude, 2009)

    Bar Admissions

    • New York

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

    Professional Affiliations

    • National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), New York Chapter
    • Association of Professional Insurance Women (APIW)
    • DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar

    Awards & Honors

    • Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch™ Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, 2023

    Past Presentations

    “Evolving Civil Litigation Trends 2022,” Lawline, November 14, 2022

    DRI Construction Boot Camp regarding Game Changing Updates with Labor Law 200, 240 and 241(6), November 7, 2019

Events

Megan Boyar handles general liability matters, focusing her practice on premises liability, defense of veterinary malpractice claims, construction and New York Labor Law, automobile accidents and transportation.

One of nearly 70 attorneys in Wilson Elser’s Transportation Practice nationwide, Megan’s skills are directed at achieving a successful result from the outset. Combining progressive and established defense capabilities with years of proven litigation experience, our practice attorneys consistently provide clients in the transportation industry and their insurers with sound and uncompromising representation.

Megan is committed to working closely with her clients in assessing risk exposure to minimize liability and in the development of legal strategies to obtain favorable results. Megan joined Wilson Elser from the New York office of a full-service AmLaw 100 law firm with offices across the United States.

Megan serves as a regional representative for the firm’s WAVE (Women Attorneys Valued & Empowered) Employee Resource Group.

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