Atty. Michael James McGovern
Michael James McGovern is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, family law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Michael James McGovern is a family law and workers comp attorney based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1988), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1989), New York (1996), and Maryland (1997). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Harrisburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael James McGovern is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, family law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Michael practices in Harrisburg, PA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James McGovern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael James McGovern is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael James McGovern is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Harrisburg 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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