Atty. J Thomas McGovern

Atty. J Thomas McGovern

J Thomas McGovern is a lawyer practicing elder law & disability rights section. J received a B.A. degree from Western Michigan University, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Grosse Pointe Park Grosse Pointe Park 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About J Thomas McGovern at a glance

J Thomas McGovern is an Office of Hearings & Appeals based in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on elder law. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1972). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy J.D. (—) and Western Michigan University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Grosse Pointe Park, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J Thomas McGovern is a lawyer practicing elder law & disability rights section
  • J received a B.A. degree from Western Michigan University, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • J practices in Grosse Pointe Park, MI

Practice Areas Explained

J Thomas McGovern's Areas of Practice

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

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is J Thomas McGovern's law office located?
J Thomas McGovern's law practice is located in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J Thomas McGovern handle?
J Thomas McGovern focuses on elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has J Thomas McGovern practiced law?
J Thomas McGovern has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
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Education

University of Detroit Mercy J.D.
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Western Michigan University B.A.
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Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1972

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