Atty. John W. Costello

Atty. John W. Costello

John W. Costello is a lawyer practicing restructuring and insolvency, litigation, commercial litigation - us.

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Profile Summary

About John W. Costello at a glance

John W. Costello is a business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1912). Educated at DePaul University J.D. (—) and John Carroll University B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John W. Costello is a lawyer practicing restructuring and insolvency, litigation, commercial litigation - us
  • John received a B.A. degree from John Carroll University, and has been licensed for 114 years
  • John practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Costello's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

John W. Costello is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John W. Costello is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John W. Costello is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John W. Costello

Where is John W. Costello's law office located?
John W. Costello's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Costello handle?
John W. Costello focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did John W. Costello go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has John W. Costello received?
John W. Costello's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

DePaul University J.D.
- In Progress
John Carroll University B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1912

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