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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 8 reviews | Character & Conduct
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
"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
English