Atty. Michael Patrick McGovern
Michael Patrick McGovern is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal defense, civil rights and 7 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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Michael Patrick McGovern is a Member based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at The McGovern Law Firm. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth and Eleventh Circuits U (1981). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1981) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Knoxville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Patrick McGovern is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal defense, civil rights and 7 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Michael practices at The McGovern Law Firm in Knoxville, TN
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Knoxville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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