Atty. James W Govin

Atty. James W Govin

James W. Govin is a native to South Florida, admitted to The Florida Bar, 2007; United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2008.

Plantation Plantation 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About James W Govin at a glance

James W Govin is a Partner based in Plantation, Florida, practicing at Hermann & Govin. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (2007) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2008). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 2007) and University of Notre Dame (B.A. Political, 2003). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on Real Property, Probate) American Bar Association Broward County Bar Association. Serands clients in Plantation, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James W. Govin is a native to South Florida, admitted to The Florida Bar, 2007
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2008

Education

  • University of Notre Dame (B.A. 2003)
  • University of Miami School of Law (J.D. 2007)
  • With 10 years of experience, James focuses his practice on community associations, business, real property, probate and trust law in which he both litigates and handles transactional matters.Mr
  • Govin was named among Florida Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2014, 2015 and 2016
  • Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement
  • The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations

Practice Areas Explained

James W Govin's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James W Govin

Where is James W Govin's law office located?
James W Govin's law practice is located in Plantation, Florida. The firm is Hermann & Govin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W Govin handle?
James W Govin focuses on business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James W Govin practiced law?
James W Govin has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did James W Govin go to law school?
James W Govin earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A. Political, 2003).
How can I contact James W Govin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James W Govin received?
James W Govin's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 2007
B.A. Political
University of Notre Dame
- 2003

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 2008

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