Atty. Matthew W. Costello
Matthew Costello is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Complex Commercial Disputes practice group. He is an experienced litigator and represents clients in complex litigation matters at both the state and federal level.
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Matthew W. Costello is a business and litigation attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association and Rhode Island, Rhode Island Bar Association. Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Costello is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Complex Commercial Disputes practice group
- He is an experienced litigator and represents clients in complex litigation matters at both the state and federal level
- My focus I represent clients in all stages of complex litigation and counsel clients in anticipation of litigation
- In helping clients manage risk in navigating complex business matters, I strive to resolve disputes without resorting to litigation whenever possible
- My focus is on efficiently helping clients achieve their desired results and business goals
- Looking ahead As clients continue to resist rising litigation costs, I see continued efficiencies in the practice of law and an increased demand for alternative-fee arrangements
- I also see continued use of virtual court proceedings
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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