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Jim McGovern
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Biography
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.
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%
33 years | 1,000 cases
Administrative Law
20%
33 years | 500 cases
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
20%
33 years | 500 cases
Licensing
20%
33 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 475-600 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2024 2022
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Licenses
Licensed in Ohio for 32 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
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Communication Style (11)
General Knowledge (9)
Character & Conduct (8)
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Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Professionalism
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 | 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 Susan | March 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent service! Professional and prompt
Jim McGovern was thorough, prompt and professional. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND his representation if you are in the midst of any medical board investigation! My case was taken care of in a timely manner and with a better outcome than I had predicted.
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 Wendy | May 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Highly Recommend!
Hiring Jim McGovern to help me navigate release from my OBN consent agreement was the best decision! He was professional, prompt, and efficient. He was also incredibly kind. I highly recommend him to anyone facing disciplinary action from the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Jim McGovern's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Jim brings unique Government law experience for Administrative issues such as Licensure."
"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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Experience
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 CommitteeChairman
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
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
2018
2018
2017
2015
Languages
English