Atty. Christopher Joseph DeCosta
Christopher DeCosta is an experienced trial lawyer with litigation experience in the areas of real estate, mortgage lending, construction, architect/engineer liability and general commercial liability. He formerly served as a senior associate at two different Boston litigation firms, where he represented business clients in complex litigation in state and Federal court in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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Christopher Joseph DeCosta is a Member based in Fort Myers, Florida, practicing at Mahshie & DeCosta. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Florida (2000), Massachusetts (2004), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2004), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2005). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 1999) and Florida State University (B.S. Economics, 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Rhode Island Bar Association. Serands clients in Fort Myers, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher DeCosta is an experienced trial lawyer with litigation experience in the areas of real estate, mortgage lending, construction, architect/engineer liability and general commercial liability
- He formerly served as a senior associate at two different Boston litigation firms, where he represented business clients in complex litigation in state and Federal court in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
- Previously, he was chief counsel for the Florida Division of Real Estate, the Florida agency that regulates real estate brokers and appraisers
- Attorney DeCosta is a graduate of Florida State University and University of Florida Levin College of Law and is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Florida, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island
- In addition, he is admitted to practice in the U.S
- District Court, Middle District of Florida, District of Massachusetts and District of Rhode Island
- Attorney DeCosta recently authored the article "U.S
- Bank v
Ibanez
The Mortgage Industry's Documentation Practices in Focus" published in the Spring 2011 issue of The Boston Bar Journal
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Joseph DeCosta handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Christopher Joseph DeCosta is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Florida →
Christopher Joseph DeCosta is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Florida →
Christopher Joseph DeCosta is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Myers are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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