Atty. Michael Patrick McGovern
Mr. Michael Patrick McGovern is a lawyer practicing administrative law, natural resources, toxic tort and environmental litigation and 1 other area of law.
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Michael Patrick McGovern is a Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Baker Botts L L P. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1990), District of Columbia (1997), and Maryland U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1997). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1990) and George Washington University (M.B.A. University, 1987). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael Patrick McGovern is a lawyer practicing administrative law, natural resources, toxic tort and environmental litigation and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a M.B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Michael practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Washington, DC
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Michael Patrick McGovern's Areas of Practice
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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.
Michael Patrick McGovern is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Patrick McGovern is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Michael Patrick McGovern is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Michael Patrick McGovern is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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