Overview
Megan Moon is a versatile defense litigator, advising clients involved in a wide range of business disputes in both state and federal courts and domestic and international arbitrations. Her practice centers on complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes, class action defense, employment disputes and torts defense, as well as governmental affairs and telecommunications litigation, at both the trial and appellate court levels. She is also skilled in assisting clients with electronic discovery, document review management and data organization and collection.
Consistently recognized as a Best Lawyers in America by Best Lawyer’s Report and one of “Florida’s Super Lawyer’s: Rising Stars,” Megan prides herself on being a high-energy, full-range problem solver who helps clients with their most complex and challenging legal problems. To her, that means more than courtroom advocacy and legal drafting; it means maintaining a high level of communication and strong relationship with her clients, taking a true interest in her client’s business and goals, and seeking a resolution that respects and honors those interests. Megan is dedicated to bringing both focus and excitement to her work and to making a difference in her clients’ cases as manifest in her reputation in the legal community.
Beyond her legal practice, Megan is committed to her family and to the Jacksonville community. Megan has served on the board of governors for the Young Lawyers Section of the Jacksonville Bar Association since 2016, working with countless local charities to raise funds for local and state initiatives; as membership chair for the Jacksonville Bar Association; on the advisory board for the Winston YMCA; and previously on the board of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS) in Jacksonville. A two-time Best Lawyers in America, Florida Trend 2019 “Up & Comer” and four-time Florida Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” Megan has also graduated from the JAXMVPs, a leadership class hosted by the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation and Leadership Jacksonville’s Class of 2019. For her commitment to these efforts, and her practice, Megan received the Jacksonville Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” honor in 2018.
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2022-25
- Florida Trend, "Up & Comer," 2019
- Florida Super Lawyers, "Rising Star," 2019-24
- Jacksonville Business Journal, "40 Under 40," 2018
- Florida Law Review, Outstanding Tutor Award, 2012
- Irving Cypen Freshman Scholastic Achievement Award, 2011
- Teaching assistant, Legal Research and Writing
- Appellate Advocacy
- University of Florida Honors Program
- Book Awards: Criminal Law, Professional Responsibility, Property, Legal Drafting, Unincorporated Business Enterprises, Trial Practice, Trademarks
News & Insights
- "When chopping wood, take the time to sharpen your ax," Jacksonville Daily Record, January 2023
- "Florida Telephone Solicitation Act opens door to class action lawsuits," Jacksonville Daily Record, March 2022
- "Document Collection," panelist, 4th Annual Electronic Discovery Conference, UF Law, March 2016
Speaking Engagements
Publications
Involvement
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Jacksonville Bar Association, Member Services Chair
- Jacksonville Bar Association Young Lawyers Section
- Board of governors, Ex Officio Member, 2016-present
- Law week Committee, Co-Chair
- Naturalization Ceremony, Chair
- Chili Cook-off Committee, Co-Chair
- Trial bulletin, Chair
- Florida Bar Association, Grievance Committee, 2023-present
- Chester Bedell American Inn of Court, Associate Member
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Pro Se Clinic Project, Committee Member
- Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists - Jacksonville Chapter, Executive Board
- Jacksonville Chamber, Impact JAX, Public Policy Committee
- University of Florida Alumni Association
- Order of the Coif
Civic & Community Service
- Leadership Jacksonville, Class of 2019
- Alumni Committee
- Jaguars Foundation, JAXMVP, Class of 2019
- Winston YMCA, Advisory Board, 2016-present
- Florida Blue Key, 2010-present
Education
- University of Florida, J.D., summa cum laude, 2013
- The Florida Law Review
- Order of the Coif
- University of Florida, B.A., 2010
Admissions
- Florida, 2013
- United States Court of Appeals
- Eleventh Circuit
- United States District Court
- Northern District of Florida
- Middle District of Florida
- Southern District of Florida
- United States Bankruptcy Court
- Middle District of Florida