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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
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59 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Advocacy
Posted by S Cuthbert | October 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Health Care
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 anonymous | August 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Highly Recommend!
Jim McGovern is the lawyer you want by your side when communicating with the Ohio Board of Nursing. His calm, straightforward and empathetic demeanor put me at ease. He encouraged me to continue my career as an RN after I expressed "it isn't worth doing it anymore when you have to go through this!"....
Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
RN
I hired Mr. McGovern to help me while being investigated and interviewed by the OBN for a false allegation. He helped me to be prepared for the OBN interview and helped walk me through each process. He was very professional and represented me well. My case was closed.
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Great lawyer
Jim represented me through my 4-year journey with the Ohio Board of Nursing and with his help I was able to exceed all of my goals (having my license reinstated, completing the monitoring program, etc.) Jim coached me for interviews and meetings ahead of time to ensure success. He is well educated i...
Posted by Jeffery | May 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
The Best Attorney Possible!
Stop. Do not search any further, and there is no need to read anymore reviews. Hire Jim McGovern NOW. I cannot say enough positive things about Graff & McGovern, and specifically Jim McGovern, LPA. If you want to have the most professional and sound legal counsel, representation, and sage advice...
"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
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2015
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