Atty. James Thomas McGovern

Atty. James Thomas McGovern

James Thomas McGovern is a lawyer practicing civil rights defense, municipal civil rights, municipal defense and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Chicago Chicago 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas McGovern at a glance

James Thomas McGovern is a employment, business, slip & fall, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Thomas McGovern is a lawyer practicing civil rights defense, municipal civil rights, municipal defense and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas McGovern's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Thomas McGovern is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Thomas McGovern is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James Thomas McGovern is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Thomas McGovern is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James Thomas McGovern is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Thomas McGovern

Where is James Thomas McGovern's law office located?
James Thomas McGovern's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas McGovern handle?
James Thomas McGovern focuses on employment, business, slip & fall, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Thomas McGovern practiced law?
James Thomas McGovern has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did James Thomas McGovern go to law school?
James Thomas McGovern earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact James Thomas McGovern for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2002
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2002

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