Brian J. McGovern, Esq.
mcgovern@brianjmcgovernlaw.com
Mr. McGovern has extensive experience in a wide range of complex civil and criminal litigation. He began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, New York, where he prosecuted homicide, rape and felony narcotics cases. He later became associated with a large defense firm where his areas of practice included professional malpractice, toxic tort, construction, premises, motor vehicle and cargo litigation in New York and New Jersey state and federal courts.
Mr. McGovern quickly established himself as a skilled trial and appellate attorney. He has obtained impressive verdicts following bench and jury trials on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants in the areas of professional malpractice, commercial law, insurance coverage and personal injury. He has successfully handled and argued appeals in the Appellate Divisions of New York and New Jersey. As an expert negotiator, Mr. McGovern has achieved the most favorable settlements on hundreds of litigation matters. He has also secured stellar results for the firm’s clients at Arbitration and Mediation.
Mr. McGovern founded the Law Offices of Brian J. McGovern, LLC with the goal of providing the highest quality representation to his clients. His experience, honesty, skill and leadership distinguish him from his peers in the industry. The rapid growth and success of the firm are the result of his aggressive approach to litigation, cost-effective problem solving and the highest level of responsiveness to clients’ concerns.
Mr. McGovern has been designated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, an achievement attained by less than 2% of all New Jersey attorneys.
Education
- 1996, J.D., The Catholic University of America
- 1993, B.A., Loyola University Maryland
Admissions
- New Jersey
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- United States District Courts
- District of New Jersey
- Southern District of New York
- Eastern District of New York
Professional Associations and Memberships
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- New Jersey Association for Justice
- Defense Research Institute
- New Jersey Defense Association
- New Jersey Supreme Court, Certified Civil Trial Attorney
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