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Megan Deborah Costello — Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

Over 16 years of legal practice

Practicing law in Kansas City since 2010.

16+
Years practicing
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Megan Deborah Costello is an associate based in Kansas City, MO. Megan has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berkowitz Oliver Williams Shaw And Eisenbrandt Llp.

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  • Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Megan Deborah Costello: Megan Deborah Costello is an associate based in Kansas City, MO. Megan has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berkowitz Oliver Williams Shaw And Eisenbrandt Llp.

Biography

Meet Megan Deborah Costello — legal lawyer in Kansas City

Megan Deborah Costello is an associate based in Kansas City, MO. Megan has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berkowitz Oliver Williams Shaw And Eisenbrandt Llp.

Megan Deborah Costello is a lawyer. Megan Deborah received a B.S. degree from Texas Christian University in 2002, and has been licensed for 16 years. Megan Deborah practices at Berkowitz Oliver LLP in Kansas City, MO.

The kind of cases Megan takes

Megan reviews new inquiries case-by-case across a general legal practice in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Colorado Law School J.D. 2010 Member University of Colorado Law School J.D. University of Colorado Law Review

  • Texas Christian University

    B.S. · 2002

Jurisdictions

Megan's state bar admissions

  • Missouri

    2016 · ACTIVE

  • Colorado

    2010 · ACTIVE

Megan studied at — in University of Colorado Law School J.D. 2010 Member University of Colorado Law School J.D. University of Colorado Law Review and B.S. in Texas Christian University.

Law school and academic background

Megan completed — in University of Colorado Law School J.D. 2010 Member University of Colorado Law School J.D. University of Colorado Law Review and B.S. in Texas Christian University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Megan runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Megan's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Denver Bar Association

    membership

Locations

Megan Deborah Costello's office in Kansas City

Megan's primary office is at Crown Center, 2600 Grand Boulevard, Suite 1200, Kansas City, MO, 64108. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Berkowitz Oliver Williams Shaw And Eisenbrandt Llp

Crown Center, 2600 Grand Boulevard, Suite 1200

Kansas City, MO 64108

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Hiring guide

How to hire Megan Deborah Costello — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Megan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Megan's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Megan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a legal attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

A short list to run through before you commit: How many legal matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Megan

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every legal matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Megan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Megan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many legal practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Megan Deborah Costello

  • How much does it cost to hire Megan for a legal case?

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

  • Does Megan offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do legal cases in Missouri typically take?

    Simple legal 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. Megan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Megan take my case if I'm outside Kansas City?

    Megan is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Megan 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 Megan?

    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. Megan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Megan accepting new legal clients right now?

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