Atty. Gerald John McGovern

Atty. Gerald John McGovern

Gerald John McGovern is a lawyer practicing business law, health care, public finance & tax exempt finance. Gerald received a B.S. degree from Boston College in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald John McGovern at a glance

Gerald John McGovern is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1977) and California (1984). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1976) and Boston College (B.S., 1972). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerald John McGovern is a lawyer practicing business law, health care, public finance & tax exempt finance
  • Gerald received a B.S. degree from Boston College in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Gerald practices at Sidley Austin LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald John McGovern's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 San Francisco 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 Gerald John McGovern

Where is Gerald John McGovern's law office located?
Gerald John McGovern's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald John McGovern handle?
Gerald John McGovern focuses on business, tax, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gerald John McGovern practiced law?
Gerald John McGovern has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Gerald John McGovern go to law school?
Gerald John McGovern earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact Gerald John McGovern for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1976
B.S.
Boston College
- 1972

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977
California
Admitted: 1984

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