Atty. James Michael Costello

Atty. James Michael Costello

James Michael Costello is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, business entities, community association law and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Sacred Heart University in 1978, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Cape Coral Cape Coral 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Costello at a glance

James Michael Costello is a trusts, probate, business, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Cape Coral, Florida. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Florida (1991). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1990) and Sacred Heart University (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Cape Coral, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Michael Costello is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, business entities, community association law and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Sacred Heart University in 1978, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices in Cape Coral, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Costello's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Costello handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Michael Costello is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

James Michael Costello is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Cape Coral 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 James Michael Costello

Where is James Michael Costello's law office located?
James Michael Costello's law practice is located in Cape Coral, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Costello handle?
James Michael Costello focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James Michael Costello practiced law?
James Michael Costello has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James Michael Costello go to law school?
James Michael Costello earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact James Michael Costello for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Michael Costello received?
James Michael Costello's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1990
B.S.
Sacred Heart University
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1991

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