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 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...t staff during this emotional experience and am gladly recommending him for any legal issues especially concerning the Board of Nursing... Thank you Jim S. Cuthbert

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Nursing reinstatement

Mr. McGovern was very professional, and efficient and so was his staff. I would highly recommend this law firm for any Ohio board of nursing issues.

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 Amberly | November 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Thank You!!

I was faced with a situation that was going to change my life forever (and not in a good way)! I was scared and honestly had no idea what to do. After calling several lawyers, I talked to Jim. I knew from our hour long conversation (at no charge) that he was the one I needed. He is very knowledgeable... and explained everything from the beginning to the end! Everything is finally over as of today and I can't thank him enough! His office staff are amazing too!

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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

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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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