Atty. Charles J McGovern
Charles J McGovern is a lawyer practicing creditors rights, litigation. Charles received a A.B. degree from Providence College in 1941, and has been licensed for 78 years.
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Charles J McGovern is a creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island. They have 78+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1948. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1948) and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1968). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.B. Class, 1947) and Providence College (A.B., 1941). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Charles J McGovern is a lawyer practicing creditors rights, litigation
- Charles received a A.B. degree from Providence College in 1941, and has been licensed for 78 years
- Charles practices in Providence, RI
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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