The law firm of Davison Eastman Muñoz Paone, P.A. is proud to announce that James M. McGovern, Jr., Esq. a partner of the firm, has been honored by the Monmouth Bar Association, presenting Mr. McGovern with its 2023 Abraham J. Zager Professionalism Award.
Honorees must be admitted to the Monmouth Bar for a minimum of ten (10) years and continually demonstrate professional excellence and adherence to the highest standards of practice, competence, civility, and integrity in their practice of law.
The award was presented by James A. Paone II, Esq., managing principal of Davison Eastman Muñoz Paone, P.A., on Law Day, Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the Monmouth County Courthouse, Freehold, NJ.
Mr. Paone said: “The Abraham J. Zager Professionalism Award is affirmation of an attorney’s expertise, professionalism, practice of law and community service. Jay is the epitome of what an attorney should aspire to be. I thank the Monmouth Bar for recognizing Mr. McGovern and I congratulate him. This is truly a wonderful, well-deserved achievement for Jay.”
About James M. McGovern, Jr., Esq.
Jay McGovern is a partner within Davison Eastman Muñoz Paone, P.A.’s business and litigation group. He specializes in business transactions, commercial trial and land use legal matters. Mr. McGovern formerly served as a Trustee of the New Jersey State Bar Association and as President of the Monmouth Bar Association. A past recipient of the Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of America Good Scout Award, Jay is currently Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and Director of Philanthropy of the American Red Cross Central New Jersey Chapter.
About Davison Eastman Muñoz Paone, P.A.
Davison Eastman Muñoz Paone, P.A. is a full-service law firm that is dedicated to preventing problems, creating resolutions and achieving goals. Founded in 1988, the firm has more than 20 attorneys spanning three generations, combining wisdom and energy to create a diverse team with in-depth knowledge. Our clients trust us to represent them on a multitude of general and complex issues that might arise in any business, individual or family setting.
