Atty. Michael P. Costa

Atty. Michael P. Costa

Michael P. Costa is a lawyer practicing marriage & prenuptials, family law, divorce and 10 other areas of law.

Newton Newton 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Michael P. Costa at a glance

Michael P. Costa is a Member based in Newton, Massachusetts, practicing at Law Office of Michael P. Costa. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on divorce, residential, child custody, family law, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2004) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2005). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Framingham State College (B.A., 1994). Active member of Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations Real Estate Bar Association. Serands clients in Newton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael P. Costa is a lawyer practicing marriage & prenuptials, family law, divorce and 10 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Framingham State College in 1994, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Michael practices at Law Office of Michael P. Costa in Newton, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael P. Costa's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Residential Real Estate

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Child Custody & Visitation

Michael P. Costa is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Massachusetts →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Michael P. Costa is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael P. Costa is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Newton 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael P. Costa

Where is Michael P. Costa's law office located?
Michael P. Costa's law practice is located in Newton, Massachusetts. The firm is Law Office of Michael P. Costa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael P. Costa handle?
Michael P. Costa focuses on divorce, residential, child custody, family law, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Michael P. Costa practiced law?
Michael P. Costa has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Michael P. Costa go to law school?
Michael P. Costa earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Michael P. Costa for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 2004
B.A.
Framingham State College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2005

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