Atty. James Gerard McGovern

Atty. James Gerard McGovern

James Gerard McGovern is a lawyer practicing general negligence, premises liability, professional liability and 4 other areas of law. James received a degree from Catholic University, and has been licensed for 34 years.

New York New York 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About James Gerard McGovern at a glance

James Gerard McGovern is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Hogan Lovells US LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, slip & fall, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1992), New York (1993), and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. District Court, District of (1993). Educated at Catholic University (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Gerard McGovern is a lawyer practicing general negligence, premises liability, professional liability and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Catholic University, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices at Hogan Lovells US LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Gerard McGovern's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 New York 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Gerard McGovern

Where is James Gerard McGovern's law office located?
James Gerard McGovern's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Hogan Lovells US LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Gerard McGovern handle?
James Gerard McGovern focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, slip & fall, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Gerard McGovern practiced law?
James Gerard McGovern has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James Gerard McGovern go to law school?
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Education

Catholic University
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Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1992
New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. District Court, District of
Admitted: 1993

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