Atty. Joseph J. McGovern
Joseph J. McGovern is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate, commercial litigation and 22 other areas of law.
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Joseph J. McGovern is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977), District of Columbia (1977), and Pennsylvania (1988). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Boston University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of S, Dept, and of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section Lecture Series •Lecturer: U. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph J. McGovern is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate, commercial litigation and 22 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Joseph practices at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP in Philadelphia, PA
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Joseph J. McGovern is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Joseph J. McGovern is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Joseph J. McGovern is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Joseph J. McGovern is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Joseph J. McGovern is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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