Atty. Robert L. Costello

Atty. Robert L. Costello

Robert L. Costello is a lawyer practicing collections, construction law, probate & estate planning and 10 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert L. Costello at a glance

Robert L. Costello is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sacks Goreczny Maslanka & Costello, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, employment, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2008). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1989) and Northern Illinois University (B.A. Political, 1985). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert L. Costello is a lawyer practicing collections, construction law, probate & estate planning and 10 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Robert practices at Sacks Goreczny Maslanka & Costello, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert L. Costello's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert L. Costello handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Robert L. Costello is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Robert L. Costello is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Robert L. Costello is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Robert L. Costello is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert L. Costello

Where is Robert L. Costello's law office located?
Robert L. Costello's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sacks Goreczny Maslanka & Costello, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert L. Costello handle?
Robert L. Costello focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, employment, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert L. Costello practiced law?
Robert L. Costello has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Robert L. Costello go to law school?
Robert L. Costello earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A. Political, 1985).
How can I contact Robert L. Costello for a consultation?
You can contact Robert L. Costello 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.
Loyola University
- 1989
B.A. Political
Northern Illinois University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2008

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