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Atty. Denise M. Cossu

Atty. Denise M. Cossu

Denise M. Cossu has been a practicing attorney in New York State for over 20 years.

White Plains White Plains 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Denise M. Cossu at a glance

Denise M. Cossu is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Murtagh, Cossu, Venditti & Castro-Blanco, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1983), New York (1983), and United State Supreme Court (2013). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D. Law, 1982) and Kings College (B.A. English, 1979). Active member of New York State and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Denise M. Cossu has been a practicing attorney in New York State for over 20 years
  • During that period of time, she has served as an associate counsel for major firms in the New York City metropolitan area such as Ohrenstein & Brown, Jackson & Nash, and Kassner & Haigney
  • Her practice is concentrated exclusively in trial and appellate courts, both state and federal, primarily in the area of commercial, municipal and land use litigation
  • A graduate of Hofstra University Law School, she served as an editor of the International Property Investment Journal and interned with the U.S
  • Attorney in Washington, D.C

Past Employment

Cerussi & Spring, White Plains, NY, Associate,1989-1996 Ohrenstein & Brown, New York, NY, Associate,1986-1989 Professional Associations and Memberships: New York State Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Denise M. Cossu's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Denise M. Cossu handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

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Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in White Plains are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Denise M. Cossu

Where is Denise M. Cossu's law office located?
Denise M. Cossu's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Murtagh, Cossu, Venditti & Castro-Blanco, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Denise M. Cossu handle?
Denise M. Cossu focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Denise M. Cossu practiced law?
Denise M. Cossu has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Denise M. Cossu go to law school?
Denise M. Cossu earned their education at (J.D. Law, 1982); (B.A. English, 1979).
How can I contact Denise M. Cossu for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Law
Hofstra University School of Law
- 1982
B.A. English
Kings College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
New York
Admitted: 1983
United State Supreme Court
Admitted: 2013

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