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About James L. Costello at a glance
James L. Costello is a Member based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Curtis Thaxter LLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1992). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Maine (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Cumberland County, Maine State and American Bar Associations Maine Society of Certified Public Accountants American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. James L. Costello is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial litigation, energy and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Maine in 1984, and has been licensed for 34 years
- James practices at Curtis Thaxter LLC in Portland, ME
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James L. Costello's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L. Costello 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.
James L. Costello is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James L. Costello is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
James L. Costello is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Maine →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maine
Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine 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 Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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