Jim McGovern

Jim's representation for me with the Board of Nursing was phenomenal. He was precise, specific, and to the point without unnecessary back and forth. He provided sound, clear guidance and representation. The outcome was the most favorable I could have expected. Would use him again, although I hope... I don't have to. Highly recommend him in this lawsuit-happy society.

Mr. McGovern stepped in and took control providing professional direction in a time that it was greatly needed. He was quick to respond to and questions or needs and I could not have asked for better representation. His professionalism, knowledge and swift actions are something everyone should desire... when seeking legal representation. Would not hesitate to recommend and will continue to use if needed.

Two days after Christmas 2017 I received notice from OBN that they were going to reprimand my license. I was devastated and scared. I immediately contacted my employer and discovered that an LPN who worked under me had also received the same notice from OBN. My employer stood behind both of us and s...aid they would pay all of our legal fees. I hired Jim McGovern. From the very first time that I spoke with him, he relieved my fears and eased my anxiety. He asked very thorough questions about what had happened and when he was done he told me that he did not want me to worry about this for a single moment. He said that he would work it out and not to worry. He was very reassuring and I can't tell you how much that meant to me at that time. I was scared out of my mind and the whole situation had filled me with doubt and made me question my own abilities and choices. Jim told me not to worry about it and especially not to let it affect me at work and how I cared for my patients. That was huge for me. Because I was doing just that. The whole thing rattled me to my core and completely undermined my self-confidence. Besides getting a written statement from me, he spoke at length with my administrator and D.O.N. about the situation and had them write statements on my behalf. He communicated with the attorney for OBN on my behalf and kept me updated on the progress of my case. He was very up front with me from the beginning. When he initially told me not to worry abut a thing, that he would "work this out", he added the caveat that it would take a while, probably months, (and it did) but in the end, he did exactly what he said he would do. The Board closed the investigation without reprimanding my license. I was only required to do specific continuing education as part of my continuing education for license renewal. I was so relieved when I was notified by the Board that they had closed the investigation. As I stated in my subject line, I can't thank him enough. It took 3 1/2 months from the day I received the notice from the Board to the day I received notice that they had closed the investigation and every single day I lived with this hanging over my head. It was horrible. If it wasn't for Jim, I might have just left nursing altogether-I was that upset and discouraged. If you ever find yourself on the wrong side of OBN, don't just give in, fight back for your career and your livelihood. Hire Jim McGovern IMMEDIATELY. Trust me on this. It will save your sanity.

I hired Mr. McGovern in 2012 to represent me with an accusation about my character that was made to the Ohio Board of Nursing. I initially made a lot of mistakes by making important legal decisions under duress while I met with the Board alone. I contacted Mr. McGovern and from that point forward the... mistakes were eliminated and I was able to eventually reactivate my license. After the OBN dismissed my case and ruled the charges as baseless, I began the process of rebuilding my career. I am convinced my story would not have had a happy ending without Jim's patient dealings with the OBN and his tireless pursuit of the facts in my case.