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Jim McGovern
also known as James Michael McGovern
About Jim
Biography
I routinely defend professionals in their dealings with: 1) employers; 2) credentialing organizations; and 3) Ohio's Professional Regulatory Boards, including the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN), Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB), State Medical Board of Ohio (SMBO), Ohio State Board of Pharmacy (OSBP), State Board of Psychology of Ohio (SBPO), Ohio State Chiropractic Board (OSCB), Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board (OCSWMFT), Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board (OTPTAT) and others.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Health Care
40%
33 years | 1,000 cases
Administrative Law
20%
33 years | 500 cases
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
20%
33 years | 500 cases
Licensing
20%
33 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 475-600 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Ohio for 32 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Graff & McGovern, LPA
604 East Rich Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Jim McGovern's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 56 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by S Cuthbert | October 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The only attorney I'll ever trust to protect my nursing license
The staff here and especially my attorney Jim McGovern did such a great job for me and was affordable. He truly made an extremely difficult situation as easy and stress free for me as possible while dealing with the Board of Nursing. I am sincerely thankful for all the efforts of him and his suppor...
Posted by Daman | July 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A caring, dedicated professional
I wholeheartedly recommend Graff & McGovern. Jim McGovern and his staff exhibit 3 qualities I want in a professional service: Accountability, Integrity and Loyalty. I felt the entire time they were on my side. That seldom happens nowadays. Thank you all!
Posted by Amara | June 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
OBN
I had a situation with OBN , in which I had no true idea of the meaning of things . Jim helped me resolve my issue while being truly transparent, communicative, and enlightening during the process. I highly reccomend if looking for representation with board of nursing. Don't walk. Run !
Posted by Victoria | January 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing lawyer
Jim is an amazing lawyer and he’s definitely someone you’d need representing you when meeting with the Board of Nursing (BON). He’s extremely knowledgeable about what the BON expectations are during investigations. No matter how small the issue, it can be intimidating meeting with an investigator. Af...
Posted by Lindsey | January 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
RN
Attorney McGovern was very knowledgeable and great to work with. He walked me through the entire process with Ohio board of nursing and I received the best possible outcome. Would hire again and highly recommend.
Jim McGovern's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jim and I served together in the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Jim has extensive administrative law experience in state government, as well as in the private sector representing clients with administrative law issues. He is a conscientious and effective attorney. I am proud to endorse him."
"Jim brings unique Government law experience for Administrative issues such as Licensure."
"I have known and worked with Jim McGovern for over twenty years. He is honest, hard working and knows how to handle cases before various Ohio licensure Boards. I have consulted with Jim on complicated cases and find that he has the knowledge, patience, compassion and experience to provide wise and reasoned counsel to clients. I routinely refer cases to Jim if my firm is conflicted out of the case as I know that Jim will provide the client with excellent representation. I highly endorse this attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms, US News and World Reports
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Partner - Attorney, Graff & McGovern, LPA
1999 - 2007
Associate - Attorney, Hammond, Sewards & Williams
1993 - 1999
Assistant Attorney General, Ohio Attorney General's Office
1993 - 1993
Legal Intern, Ohio Attorney General's Office
Associations
2007 - Present
Ohio State Bar Association, Administrative Law Committee
2008 - 2010
Ohio State Bar Association, Administrative Law CommitteeChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
State Medical Board of Ohio
Dismissal of Charges in Notice of Opportunity for Hearing
Theft of Drugs with Criminal and Ohio Board of Nursing Charges
Dismissal and Sealing of Criminal Charges and Return to Licensed Nursing Practice
Education
1993
Ohio State University
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Miami University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Fifth Annual Adminstrative Law Seminar
Pre-Hearing Motions
2015
Advanced Administrative Law
Pre-Hearing Preparation and Motions
2015
Administrative Law
Hearing Preparation
2014
Administrative Law
Hearing Preparation
Publications
2018
2018
2017
2015
Languages
English