Atty. John William Costigan

Atty. John William Costigan

Mr. John William Costigan is a lawyer practicing environmental law, trial practice, environmental & land use law.

Tallahassee Tallahassee 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About John William Costigan at a glance

John William Costigan is a zoning, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Tallahassee, Florida. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Florida (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1975), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida and U.S. Supreme Court (1980), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1982). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1974) and Drake University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John William Costigan is a lawyer practicing environmental law, trial practice, environmental & land use law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Drake University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices in Tallahassee, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John William Costigan's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

John William Costigan is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

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

John William Costigan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John William Costigan is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Tallahassee 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 John William Costigan

Where is John William Costigan's law office located?
John William Costigan's law practice is located in Tallahassee, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Costigan handle?
John William Costigan focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John William Costigan practiced law?
John William Costigan has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John William Costigan go to law school?
John William Costigan earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John William Costigan for a consultation?
You can contact John William Costigan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John William Costigan received?
John William Costigan's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Florida State University
- 1974
B.A.
Drake University
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1982

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