Atty. Nelson J. Costa

Atty. Nelson J. Costa

Nelson J. Costa is a lawyer practicing probate, general practice, taxation and 2 other areas of law.

Newton Newton 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Nelson J. Costa at a glance

Nelson J. Costa is a Member based in Newton, Massachusetts, practicing at Law Office of Meilman & Costa, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on probate, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1991). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Western New England College (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Newton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nelson J. Costa is a lawyer practicing probate, general practice, taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • Nelson received a B.A. degree from Western New England College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Nelson practices at Law Office of Meilman & Costa, P.C. in Newton, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Nelson J. Costa's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Nelson J. Costa is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Nelson J. Costa

Where is Nelson J. Costa's law office located?
Nelson J. Costa's law practice is located in Newton, Massachusetts. The firm is Law Office of Meilman & Costa, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nelson J. Costa handle?
Nelson J. Costa focuses on probate, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Nelson J. Costa practiced law?
Nelson J. Costa has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Nelson J. Costa go to law school?
Nelson J. Costa earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Nelson J. Costa for a consultation?
You can contact Nelson J. Costa 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
Western New England College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991

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