Atty. James A. McGovern
James A. McGovern is a lawyer practicing securities and investments professional liability, architectural, engineering and construction defect litigation, miscellaneous professional liability and 1 other area of law.
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James A. McGovern is a construction, securities, and insurance attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1990), Pennsylvania (1990), District of Columbia (1992), and U.S. Supreme Court (2002). Educated at George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia (J.D., 1990) and University of Pittsburgh (B.S. Business, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations & memberships Allegheny County Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James A. McGovern is a lawyer practicing securities and investments professional liability, architectural, engineering and construction defect litigation, miscellaneous professional liability and 1 other area of law
- James A. received a B.S. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- James A. practices in Pittsburgh, PA
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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