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also known as James Michael McGovern
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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.
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33 years | 1,000 cases
33 years | 500 cases
33 years | 500 cases
33 years | 500 cases
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$ 475-600 per hour
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
59 Client Reviews
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Posted by James | June 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
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...
Posted by Lady | June 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Great lawyer who gets the job done
I hired this company due to investigation with the BON and was very satisfied with my service. Very friendly staff, responds in a timely manner and payment plans available. With the help of this lawyer no actions were taken against my license and now I can breath again. If you ever looking for a good...
Posted by Shanda | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
A very knowledgeable attorney
James McGovern has been my attorney since 2014. I hired Mr. McGovern after I received a notice of an investigation regarding my nursing license. I immediately knew from our intial phone conversation that he was experienced with the process of the Ohio Nursing Board and told me step by step what I cou...
Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2013 | Administrative Law
Excellent legal representation for medical licensing matters and actions against medical license.
Mr. McGovern has helped me and my family through some very difficult legal issues with the State Medical Board. He has always been very professional in his dealings and very knowledgeable about what would be likely outcomes. I would certainly recommend him as counsel if you are in need of someone w...
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2013 | Administrative Law
licensure issues
outstanding attorney !!! helped me with licensure/board issues in 2 states. cannot recommend him highly enough ! youre in good hands with jim mcgovern,esq.
"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."
"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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Administrative law lawyer
2016
Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms, US News and World Reports
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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
2007 - Present
Ohio State Bar Association, Administrative Law Committee
2008 - 2010
Ohio State Bar Association, Administrative Law CommitteeChairman
Dismissal of Charges in Notice of Opportunity for Hearing
Dismissal and Sealing of Criminal Charges and Return to Licensed Nursing Practice
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Pre-Hearing Motions
2015
Pre-Hearing Preparation and Motions
2015
Hearing Preparation
2014
Hearing Preparation
2018
2018
2017
2015
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