Atty. Patrick W Mc Govern

Atty. Patrick W Mc Govern

Patrick W Mc Govern is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from St.

Newark Newark 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Patrick W Mc Govern at a glance

Patrick W Mc Govern is a Partner based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Genova Burns LLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in New York (1980), New Jersey (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. District Court, D (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (2001). Educated at Fordham Law School (J.D., 1979) and St. Peter's College (B.A., 1976). Active member of Essex County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Patrick W Mc Govern is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law
  • Patrick received a B.A. degree from St. Peter's College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Patrick practices at Genova Burns LLC in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick W Mc Govern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick W Mc Govern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick W Mc Govern

Where is Patrick W Mc Govern's law office located?
Patrick W Mc Govern's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is Genova Burns LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick W Mc Govern handle?
Patrick W Mc Govern focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Patrick W Mc Govern practiced law?
Patrick W Mc Govern has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Patrick W Mc Govern go to law school?
Patrick W Mc Govern earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Fordham Law School
- 1979
B.A.
St. Peter's College
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
New Jersey
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. District Court, D
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001

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