Atty. Frederick John Magovern
Frederick John Magovern is a lawyer practicing family law, adoptions, wills, trusts and estates and 2 other areas of law. Frederick received a B.A. degree from Manhattan College in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years.
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Frederick John Magovern is a Member based in Mineola, New York, practicing at Magovern & Sclafani. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on child custody, trusts, probate, family law, and adoption. Admitted to practice in New York (1972), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1973), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1971) and Manhattan College (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member, Family Law Committee, 1982-1985) Nassau County Bar Association (Member, Matrimonial and Family Law Committee, 1980-1983) American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Serands clients in Mineola, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Frederick John Magovern is a lawyer practicing family law, adoptions, wills, trusts and estates and 2 other areas of law
- Frederick received a B.A. degree from Manhattan College in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Frederick practices at Magovern & Sclafani in Mineola, NY
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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 Mineola 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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