Atty. David Carr McGovern

Atty. David Carr McGovern

David Carr McGovern is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime law, aviation & aerospace, insurance and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1968, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Pasadena Pasadena 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About David Carr McGovern at a glance

David Carr McGovern is a federal crimes, product liability, litigation, insurance, and maritime attorney based in Pasadena, California. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1979) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Carr McGovern is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime law, aviation & aerospace, insurance and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1968, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • David practices in Pasadena, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Carr McGovern's Areas of Practice

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

Federal Crimes

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pasadena are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Carr McGovern

Where is David Carr McGovern's law office located?
David Carr McGovern's law practice is located in Pasadena, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Carr McGovern handle?
David Carr McGovern focuses on federal crimes, product liability, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Carr McGovern practiced law?
David Carr McGovern has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David Carr McGovern go to law school?
David Carr McGovern earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact David Carr McGovern for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1968

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980

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