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Licensed in New York for 21 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 24 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
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Posted by Mike | November 05, 2014 | Residential
First Time Home Buyer
From start to finish Jim was very professional, courteous, knowledgeable and responsive to all questions that my fiancé and I posed in the home purchasing process. He handled all administrative tasks without a hitch and provided all items required to us on a timely manner. He took the time to discuss...
James Peter McGovern's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim and I attended law school together and worked as associates for a North Jersey firm. Jim is a dedicated, thoughtful and resourceful attorney and I recommend him."
"Mr. McGovern is knowledgeable and abreast of current developments in Estate Planning. Client's that I have referred to him in this field have always reported that they are pleased with his demeanor and the results."
"Jim is smart, an organized thinker and writer, fair, and honest. He also can be a fierce and tough adversary. In short, he is exactly the kind of attorney that you want in your corner whether it is for a minor or more complex civil matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim and I attended law school together and I could tell from the first moment i met him that he would be a highly skilled attorney some day. He is focused, articulate, and has a clear passion for the law. His personality also makes him easy to work with, which is a quality every client should look for in their lawyer."
"I highly endorse Jim McGovern. We worked in competitive law offices in Newton, NJ. He is a tough, able and consistant advocate and i have had a number of matters against him."
"I highly recommend Jim McGovern. He is very thorough, conscientious, and articulate. He does a very good job for his clients, and is an excellent writer as well."
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Experience
Honors
2001
Award for Excellence in the Study of Employment Law, ABA-BNA
2001
Co-Chair, Rutgers Law School Moot Court Board
Work Experience
2014 - 2015
Of Counsel, McGivney & Kluger, PC
2009 - 2014
Attorney, James P. McGovern, Attorney at Law
2004 - 2008
Member, McGovern & Roseman, PA
2002 - 2004
Associate, Cohn, Lifland, Pearlman, Herrman & Knopf LLP
2001 - 2002
Judicial Clerk, Appellate Division, Superior Court of New Jersey
Associations
2007 - Present
Bar of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkMember
2006 - Present
Bar of the Supreme Court of the United StatesMember
2001 - Present
Bar of the United States District Court for the District of New JerseyMember
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QBE INSURANCE CO. V. P & F CONTAINER SERVICES, INC
Education
2001
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark
JD
N/A
Fordham University
MA - Masters
N/A
Georgetown University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2002
26 Rutgers Law Record 6
APPLICATION OF THE CONTINUING VIOLATION DOCTRINE UNDER TITLE VII AND NEW JERSEY'S LAW AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (with Maurice McLaughlin)
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