James L. McGovern is the partner in charge of the Litigation Support, Economic Damages, and Contract Accounting practices at McGovern & Greene LLP. Possessing more than 22 years experience, he is a specialist in areas of litigation support, economic damage analysis, contract claims, and cost accounting. His services, related to construction contracting, government contracting, intellectual property infringement, lost personal earnings, and lost business profits have proven invaluable to the attorneys and clients who benefit from his expertise.

In addition to his accounting specialties, Jim McGovern is frequently called to testify as an expert witness in state and federal court, as well as before government contract boards of appeal.

Prior to founding McGovern & Greene LLP, Mr. McGovern was a Partner in a Mid-Size accounting practice, a partner in a boutique litigation/construction claims practice, and also held the position of divisional controller at a NYSE traded company. During the year 2000, he served as a Delegation Leader for the People to People Ambassador Programs Contract Management Delegation to China.

Professional Designations and Certifications

CPA; Certified Public Accountant (1987)

CFF; Certified in Financial Forensics (2008)

CVA; Certified Valuation Analyst (2008)

Fellow (1998)

Arbitrator (2000)

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

AICPA; American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

ICPAS; Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society

NCMA; National Contract Management Association
Awarded title of Fellow and National Achievement Award for
Outstanding Service and Commitment to Professional Excellence (1998)
Past National President, Secretary and Treasurer

AAA; American Arbitration Association
Arbitrator (2000 to Present)

ACFE; Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Village of Oak Lawn
Treasurer (2006 to Present)

Contract Management Institute
Trustee

Education

BA Accounting, Marquette University (1985)

Personal

Mr. McGovern is an active member and past-president of the St. Catherine of Alexandria Men's Club. He enjoys golf, fishing, skiing and spending time with his wife and three daughters.