Barbara-Ann Michele Costello, Employment Attorney in New York

Barbara-Ann concentrates on employment, estate litigation, general, insurance, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Barbara-Ann handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• Estate Litigation

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• General

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• Insurance

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• Securities

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Barbara-Ann's primary office is at 875 Third Ave., New York, NY, 10022. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Barbara-Ann usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Barbara-Ann discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Barbara-Ann for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Barbara-Ann walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Barbara-Ann offer a free consultation?

  Barbara-Ann charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Barbara-Ann's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Barbara-Ann's current terms during booking.

• How long do employment cases in New York typically take?

  Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Barbara-Ann gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Barbara-Ann take my case if I'm outside New York?

  Barbara-Ann is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Barbara-Ann will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Barbara-Ann?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Barbara-Ann will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Barbara-Ann accepting new employment clients right now?

  Barbara-Ann's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.