Atty. Douglas Edward Costa

Atty. Douglas Edward Costa

Mr. Douglas Edward Costa is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents, wrongful death and 2 other areas of law.

Merritt Island Merritt Island 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (321) 382-4075 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Douglas Edward Costa at a glance

Douglas Edward Costa is an Associate based in Merritt Island, Florida. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in Florida (1990) and District Of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Southern Distric (1991). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1990) and Nova University (M.S. University, 1983). Serands clients in Merritt Island, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Douglas Edward Costa is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents, wrongful death and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a M.S. degree from Nova University in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Douglas practices in Merritt Island, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Edward Costa's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Edward Costa handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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 Merritt Island 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Edward Costa

Where is Douglas Edward Costa's law office located?
Douglas Edward Costa's law practice is located in Merritt Island, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Edward Costa handle?
Douglas Edward Costa focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Douglas Edward Costa practiced law?
Douglas Edward Costa has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Douglas Edward Costa go to law school?
Douglas Edward Costa earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (M.S. University, 1983).
How can I contact Douglas Edward Costa for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1990
M.S. University
Nova University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1990
District Of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Southern Distric
Admitted: 1991

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