Atty. John Michael Godwin

Atty. John Michael Godwin

John Michael Godwin is a lawyer practicing advertising, education, worker classification and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University at Buffalo, State University of New York, and has been licensed for 18 years.

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About John Michael Godwin at a glance

John Michael Godwin is a employment, wage & hour, employment contracts, education, and entertainment attorney based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Hodgson Russ LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in New York (2008). Educated at University at Buffalo Law School J.D. magna cum laude (—) and University at Buffalo, State University of New York B.A. summa cum laude (—). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Michael Godwin is a lawyer practicing advertising, education, worker classification and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University at Buffalo, State University of New York, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • John practices at Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Godwin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Godwin 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.

John Michael Godwin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Wage & Hour Disputes

John Michael Godwin is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in New York →

Employment Contracts

John Michael Godwin is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in New York →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

John Michael Godwin is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New York →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Buffalo 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 John Michael Godwin

Where is John Michael Godwin's law office located?
John Michael Godwin's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Hodgson Russ LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Godwin handle?
John Michael Godwin focuses on employment, wage & hour, employment contracts, education, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Michael Godwin practiced law?
John Michael Godwin has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
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Education

University at Buffalo Law School J.D. magna cum laude
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University at Buffalo, State University of New York B.A. summa cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008

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