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Thomas Mathew McGovern

also known as Thomas M. McGovern

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 18 years

Probate Lawyer at North Merrick, NY
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate

North Merrick, North Merrick, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 18 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2007

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Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

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No misconduct found

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Law Offices of Thomas Mathew McGovern

North Merrick, North Merrick, NY, 11566

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5.0 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kevin | January 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

A True Professional

Selecting Tom as our attorney was the best decision we made during our home buying process. He is extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions quickly and thoroughly. Buying a home can be a stressful thing, but Tom was a professional who always went the extra mile to make sure we felt c...omfortable and prepared throughout the process. He explained each step in detail, and we always knew what we needed to do next. On closing day, there is no one else better to have with you. Tom is calm, friendly, and trustworthy. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend choosing him as your attorney.

Posted by Stephanie | January 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Felt Like Family From Day One

My husband and I hired Tom as our real estate attorney when buying our first home, and we are so grateful we did. From day one, he made us feel like family. He walked us through every legal step with patience and clarity, always putting our minds at ease and making sure we felt informed and supported.... Tom was incredibly responsive and took the time to answer all of our questions and concerns. Our closing was smooth and stress-free thanks entirely to his guidance. He is friendly, professional, and truly knows his stuff. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or purchasing or selling another home, Tom is the one to call.

Posted by Joseph | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Knowledgeable, Efficient and always available

Tom has helped my parents and myself with estate planning. He was amazing helping my parents, patiently answering all their questions and making them feel at ease. He did the same for myself and all aspects were addressed and handled with much attention to detail. Then recently I decided to sell my... house and I didn't consider hiring anyone other than Tom. He was incredible at guiding me through every step of the process. I cannot express enough how thorough, knowledgeable and helpful Tom is in handling these matters. He was there every step of the way and closing was a breeze thanks to his diligence. I will be buying a house upstate soon and there is no doubt Tom will be my attorney for that also. Thank you Tom. I call ya as soon as I'm ready to buy.

Posted by Deena | July 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

More Than a Lawyer

We found Thomas McGovern through very good friends while looking for a real estate attorney for a co-op we were putting an offer on in Queens. We called a few other recommendations from other people but automatically felt comfortable with choosing Tom due to his experience with co-ops and more impor...tantly, his friendly and efficient demeanor. He guided us through more than just the law side of the process. We were actually rejected from the co-op board without an interview. All the work that Tom had done for months was down the co-op tubes… he did not, for one second, make us feel like his time was wasted! He was disappointed for us and encouraged us back on our search. There were a few more offers made (and accepted) and contracts reviewed. We weren't in love with anything until we finally found our house on Long Island!! Tom was so patient as we went through a few places before actually going through with the purchase process again. The house we ended up buying had an offer or two ahead of ours that fell through due to missing paperwork on the seller’s side fore it being an estate. Tom reassured us that he had dealt with many estate scenarios and this missing paperwork was not a challenge for him or us. Something that was too complicated for the lawyers of offers ahead of ours—was no problem at all for Tom!! Throughout the process of finally buying our house, Tom guided, advised, revised, and reassured our side every step of the way. He certainly dotted every “i” and crossed every “t” to ensure the smooth transfer of title. Our closing was scheduled as soon as could be and ran without any hiccups at all—all honestly thanks to Tom. We invited him back to the house once it was officially ours to celebrate. It didn’t end there… Tom also recommended a great contractor when our previous had abandoned us the day before closing. He also periodically checked in on us along the way to see how the house was coming along and just to see how we were doing. Tom did what others couldn't and what others wouldn’t. I highly, highly, highly recommend Thomas McGovern as an Attorney!! As a real estate agent myself—I am constantly recommending him to all of my real estate network.

Posted by Jim Griffin | July 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Mr

We were about to lose the home my wife had her heart set on and Tom was recommended to us. Within hours of our speaking to Tom we had a contract on the table. Tom kept us well advised during the sale and closing and I never had any additional worries. I would strongly recommend Him and plan on using... Him in the future.

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Daniel Trunk

Probate lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Tom for many years and he is very skilled in drafting wills, probating estates, as well as, handling real estate matters. He is extremely trustworthy and proficient in his field."

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Peter Mandi

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tom did some estate work for one of my divorce clients and did a great job. I highly recommend him in that practice area."

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Brian Picarello

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable and reliable"

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Education

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Touro Law Center (Huntington)

Languages

English

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