Atty. Brian Thomas McGovern

Atty. Brian Thomas McGovern

Brian Thomas McGovern is a lawyer practicing corporate & financial services litigation & regulation, global litigation, health care and 2 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from Queens College in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Thomas McGovern at a glance

Brian Thomas McGovern is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1987), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1988). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1984) and Queens College (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian Thomas McGovern is a lawyer practicing corporate & financial services litigation & regulation, global litigation, health care and 2 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Queens College in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Brian practices at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Thomas McGovern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Thomas McGovern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Thomas McGovern

Where is Brian Thomas McGovern's law office located?
Brian Thomas McGovern's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Thomas McGovern handle?
Brian Thomas McGovern focuses on business, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Brian Thomas McGovern practiced law?
Brian Thomas McGovern has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Brian Thomas McGovern go to law school?
Brian Thomas McGovern earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Brian Thomas McGovern for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1984
B.A.
Queens College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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