Atty. Joseph Patrick McGovern
Joseph Patrick McGovern is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, civil rights and 10 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of New Hampshire in 1981, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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Joseph Patrick McGovern is a Member based in Albany, New York, practicing at Joseph P. McGovern Attorney at Law. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in New York (1990). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1989) and University of New Hampshire (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph Patrick McGovern is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, civil rights and 10 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of New Hampshire in 1981, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Joseph practices at Joseph P. McGovern Attorney at Law in Albany, NY
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Joseph Patrick McGovern's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Patrick McGovern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Joseph Patrick McGovern is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Joseph Patrick McGovern is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New York →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Joseph Patrick McGovern is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New York →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Joseph Patrick McGovern is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Joseph Patrick McGovern is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
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 Albany 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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