Atty. Timothy S. McGovern

Atty. Timothy S. McGovern

Timothy S. McGovern is a lawyer practicing insurance, admiralty and maritime law, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Palos Heights Palos Heights 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Timothy S. McGovern at a glance

Timothy S. McGovern is a Member based in Palos Heights, Illinois, practicing at Snyder & McGovern, LLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2001), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ind (2002). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2001) and University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana (B.A. English, 1997). Serands clients in Palos Heights, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Timothy S. McGovern is a lawyer practicing insurance, admiralty and maritime law, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Timothy received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Timothy practices at Snyder & McGovern, LLC in Palos Heights, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy S. McGovern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy S. McGovern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Timothy S. McGovern is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Timothy S. McGovern is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Timothy S. McGovern is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Timothy S. McGovern

Where is Timothy S. McGovern's law office located?
Timothy S. McGovern's law practice is located in Palos Heights, Illinois. The firm is Snyder & McGovern, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy S. McGovern handle?
Timothy S. McGovern focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Timothy S. McGovern practiced law?
Timothy S. McGovern has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Timothy S. McGovern go to law school?
Timothy S. McGovern earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. English, 1997).
How can I contact Timothy S. McGovern for a consultation?
You can contact Timothy S. McGovern directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 2001
B.A. English
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ind
Admitted: 2002

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