Atty. Joseph Peter Costa

Atty. Joseph Peter Costa

Joseph Peter Costa is a lawyer practicing entertainment law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Peter Costa at a glance

Joseph Peter Costa is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Costa Abrams And Coate Llp. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at The National Law Center, George Washington University (J.D., 1987) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Peter Costa is a lawyer practicing entertainment law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Joseph practices at Costa, Abrams & Coate, LLP in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Peter Costa's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Peter Costa handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph Peter Costa

Where is Joseph Peter Costa's law office located?
Joseph Peter Costa's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Costa Abrams And Coate Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Peter Costa handle?
Joseph Peter Costa focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joseph Peter Costa practiced law?
Joseph Peter Costa has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Joseph Peter Costa go to law school?
Joseph Peter Costa earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Joseph Peter Costa for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
The National Law Center, George Washington University
- 1987
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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