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Atty. James R. Costo

Atty. James R. Costo

James R. Costo is a lawyer practicing premises liability, general liability, commercial and 1 other area of law.

New York New York 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (332) 264-6926 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James R. Costo at a glance

James R. Costo is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Law Office of James Costo. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in New York (2001). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1999) and New York University (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James R. Costo is a lawyer practicing premises liability, general liability, commercial and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1994, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • James practices at Law Office of James Costo in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Costo's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 New York 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 James R. Costo

Where is James R. Costo's law office located?
James R. Costo's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Law Office of James Costo. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Costo handle?
James R. Costo focuses on contracts, business, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James R. Costo practiced law?
James R. Costo has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James R. Costo go to law school?
James R. Costo earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact James R. Costo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1999
B.A.
New York University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001

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