Atty. James Michael McGovern
I routinely defend professionals in their dealings with: 1) employers; 2) credentialing organizations; and 3) Ohio's Professional Regulatory Boards, including the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN), Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB), State Medical Board of Ohio (SMBO), Ohio State Board of Pharmacy (OSBP), State Board of Psychology of Ohio (SBPO), Ohio State Chiropractic Board (OSCB), Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board (OCSWMFT), Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board (OTPTAT) and others.
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About James Michael McGovern at a glance
James Michael McGovern is a Member based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Graff & McGovern, LPA. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on family law, employment, ip, workers comp, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1993), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1993), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1994), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1996). Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1993) and Miami University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Columbus and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- I routinely defend professionals in their dealings with: 1) employers
- 2) credentialing organizations
- and 3) Ohio's Professional Regulatory Boards, including the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN), Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB), State Medical Board of Ohio (SMBO), Ohio State Board of Pharmacy (OSBP), State Board of Psychology of Ohio (SBPO), Ohio State Chiropractic Board (OSCB), Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board (OCSWMFT), Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board (OTPTAT) and others
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James Michael McGovern's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael McGovern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Michael McGovern is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ohio →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Michael McGovern is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
James Michael McGovern is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James Michael McGovern is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James Michael McGovern is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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