Jim McGovern

PRO

Jim McGovern

also known as James Michael McGovern

4.9
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 32 years

Health care Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Health Care, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Administrative Law, Licensing

604 East Rich Street, Columbus, OH

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About Jim

Biography

I defend the interests of professionals in their dealings with Ohio Professional Regulatory Boards

I defend the interests of professionals in their dealings with Ohio Professional Regulatory Boards

I defend the interests of professionals in their dealings with Ohio Professional Regulatory Boards

I defend the interests of professionals in their dealings with Ohio Professional Regulatory Boards

I defend the interests of professionals in their dealings with Ohio Professional Regulatory Boards

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Health Care 40%

I defend the interests of professionals in their dealings with: Ohio's Professional Regulatory Boards (Nursing Board, Medical Board, Dental Board, Pharmacy Board, Psychology Board, Chiropractic Board and others); employers; and credentialing organizations.

33 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Administrative Law 20%

I defend the interests of professionals in their dealings with: Ohio's Professional Regulatory Boards (Nursing Board, Medical Board, Dental Board, Pharmacy Board, Psychology Board, Chiropractic Board and others); employers; and credentialing organizations.

33 years | 500 cases

20%
Ethics and Professional Responsibility 20%

I defend the interests of professionals in their dealings with: Ohio's Professional Regulatory Boards (Nursing Board, Medical Board, Dental Board, Pharmacy Board, Psychology Board, Chiropractic Board and others); employers; and credentialing organizations.

33 years | 500 cases

20%
Licensing 20%

I defend the interests of professionals in their dealings with: Ohio's Professional Regulatory Boards (Nursing Board, Medical Board, Dental Board, Pharmacy Board, Psychology Board, Chiropractic Board and others); employers; and credentialing organizations.

33 years | 500 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 475-600 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 32 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Graff & McGovern, LPA

604 East Rich Street, Columbus, OH, 43215

graffmcgovern.com/

Jim McGovern's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

59 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Health Care Attorney

Jim McGovern is a top notch Lawyer! He is very kind, patient, knowledgeable, and understanding when the stakes are high during a OBN investigation. I would Highly recommend 100%!!!! If I ever need a lawyer again which I hope I do not, I will hire him in a heartbeat!!!!

Posted by Carly | February 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

OBN

I came across Jim while seeking alternate council in the midst of a year long investigation with the OBN. Jim was incredibly knowledgeable on the entire process and definitely made me feel confident that I instilled the fate of my career and future in his hands. Jim took the time to really listen to ...my concerns, and answer any questions I had at length. I received the most favorable outcome with the OBN, and the case was closed. I am so thankful to Jim!! If you are in need of representation with OBN, this is absolutely your guy.

Posted by Latonya | June 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Nursing license suspended

This company has really been a great big help to me. I had my nursing license suspended in march 2021. I was really in hurry to get a hearing and start working towards my reinstatement. Jim worked really fast and was very detailed oriented with my case. Here i am in june without s hearing and just a ...new consent agreement working towards my license being reinstated. I appreciate all the staff and Jim for working really fast and being patient with me. The cost was fair and not that expensive like i thought it would be. There were no hidden fees. I really loved how he didn't sugar coat nothing he was very real and down to earth. Thank you Mr. Mcgovern and staff i appreciate you all and thank you again!!!

Posted by Shannon | March 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Highly Recommend

I hired Jim when I found myself in some trouble concerning the nursing board. As a new nurse I was very inexperienced and scared after learning the troubles I was faced with. I sought out Jim online and after a consult, hired Jim with confidence after hearing of all his experience and successes. Jim... was able to aide me in receiveing the best case scenario for my situation. Jim was always very encouraging and positive concerning my situation and was able to read my character rather quickly. I would highly recommend Jim to anyone that was in the unfortunate circumstance in facing the OBN. He was very professional, friendly, and made me feel as though I was not defeated but given a setback. He helped me learn and grow as a new nurse.

Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

"Can't thank him enough"

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.

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Jim McGovern's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Brehm

Licensing lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Patton

Administrative law lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Luther Liggett

Unknown lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim brings unique Government law experience for Administrative issues such as Licensure."

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Elizabeth Collis

Administrative law lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Elizabeth Collis

Administrative law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

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 Committee

Chairman

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

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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

Languages

English

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