Christopher Joseph DeCosta

Christopher Joseph DeCosta

MemberatMahshie & DeCosta

Fort Myers, FL

Practicing bankruptcy in Fort Myers since 2000.

26+
Years practicing
4.6 ★
6 client reviews
8
Bar admissions

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Christopher Joseph DeCosta is a member based in Fort Myers, FL. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Foreclosure. Christopher has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Mahshie & DeCosta. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 6 client reviews.

Based in
Fort Myers, FL
Experience
over 26 years
Known for
Bankruptcy · Business · Foreclosure
  • Handles Bankruptcy, Business, and Foreclosure matters from Fort Myers, FL.
  • Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Peer Reviewed.

About Christopher Joseph DeCosta: Christopher Joseph DeCosta is a member based in Fort Myers, FL. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Foreclosure. Christopher has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Mahshie & DeCosta. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 6 client reviews.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Christopher Joseph DeCosta represents clients in Fort Myers, Florida across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Christopher Joseph DeCosta

Christopher DeCosta is an experienced trial lawyer with litigation experience in the areas of real estate, mortgage lending, construction, architect/engineer liability and general commercial liability. He formerly served as a senior associate at two different Boston litigation firms, where he represented business clients in complex litigation in state and Federal court in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Previously, he was chief counsel for the Florida Division of Real Estate, the Florida agency that regulates real estate brokers and appraisers.

Attorney DeCosta is a graduate of Florida State University and University of Florida Levin College of Law and is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Florida, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island. In addition, he is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, District of Massachusetts and District of Rhode Island.

Attorney DeCosta recently authored the article "U.S. Bank v. Ibanez: The Mortgage Industry's Documentation Practices in Focus" published in the Spring 2011 issue of The Boston Bar Journal.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Florida Levin College of Law

    J.D. · 1999

  • Florida State University

    B.S. Economics · 1996

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • U.S District Court,

    2014 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    2008 · ACTIVE

  • Rhode Island

    2008 · ACTIVE

  • New York

    2006 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    2005 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    2004 · ACTIVE

  • Massachusetts

    2004 · ACTIVE

  • Florida

    2000 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Peer Reviewed

Affiliations

Professional memberships

  • Rhode Island Bar Association

    membership

Locations

Office locations

Main office

Mahshie & DeCosta

1560 Matthew Drive, Suite E

Fort Myers, FL 33907

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Client feedback

What clients say about Christopher Joseph DeCosta

4.6

6 client reviews

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  • What areas of law does Christopher Joseph DeCosta practice?

    Christopher Joseph DeCosta focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, Foreclosure, General, and Litigation.

  • Where is Christopher Joseph DeCosta located?

    Christopher Joseph DeCosta primarily serves clients in Fort Myers, Florida, with an office at 1560 Matthew Drive, Suite E.

  • How experienced is Christopher Joseph DeCosta?

    Christopher Joseph DeCosta has 26 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2000.

  • Is Christopher Joseph DeCosta a verified attorney?

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