Atty. Thomas L Costa

Atty. Thomas L Costa

Thomas L Costa is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial real estate, business and 5 other areas of law. Thomas received a degree from Harvard Law School in 1994, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Melville Melville 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Thomas L Costa at a glance

Thomas L Costa is a Member based in Melville, New York, practicing at Law Offices of Thomas L. Costa, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, commercial re, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (1977), U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1980), and Florida (1981). Educated at Harvard Law School (Program, 1994) and Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Suffolk County Bar Association (Member, Banking, Commercial and Corporate Committee Chairman, 1985-1987) Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Melville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas L Costa is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial real estate, business and 5 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a degree from Harvard Law School in 1994, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Thomas practices at Law Offices of Thomas L. Costa, LLP in Melville, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas L Costa's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Commercial Real Estate

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas L Costa

Where is Thomas L Costa's law office located?
Thomas L Costa's law practice is located in Melville, New York. The firm is Law Offices of Thomas L. Costa, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas L Costa handle?
Thomas L Costa focuses on employment, business, real estate, commercial re, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas L Costa practiced law?
Thomas L Costa has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Thomas L Costa go to law school?
Thomas L Costa earned their education at (Program, 1994); (J.D., 1976).
How can I contact Thomas L Costa for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas L Costa received?
Thomas L Costa's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

Program
Harvard Law School
- 1994
J.D.
Hofstra University School of Law
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1980
Florida
Admitted: 1981

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