Megan Jean Costello — Attorney in Juneau, Alaska
Over 14 years of legal practice
Senior AssociateatHoffman Blasco Llc
Juneau, AK
Practicing law in Juneau since 2012.
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Megan Jean Costello is a senior associate based in Juneau, AK. Megan has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hoffman Blasco Llc.
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About Megan Jean Costello: Megan Jean Costello is a senior associate based in Juneau, AK. Megan has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hoffman Blasco Llc.
Biography
Meet Megan Jean Costello — legal lawyer in Juneau
Megan Jean Costello is a senior associate based in Juneau, AK. Megan has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hoffman Blasco Llc.
Megan J. Costello was born in Dillingham, Alaska, and spent her first couple years on the Nushagak River in New Stuyahok before spending the majority of her childhood in Kodiak, Alaska. Putting herself through college, she worked as a teacher’s assistant for the Kodiak Island Borough School District, as a camp worker at a commercial salmon setnet site, as an assistant in the Facilities Engineering section of the United States Coast Guard Base, and as a dispatcher for a charter airplane company.
Upon graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Studies, Ms. Costello worked as an Environmental Technician with the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in Juneau. She moved to Anchorage in 2005 and spent four years with the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities as an Environmental Analyst. In this position, she traveled throughout the Bethel region, Kenai Peninsula, and South-central Alaska obtaining and ensuring compliance with construction permits and environmental documents for numerous road and airport projects.
Ms. Costello left Alaska in 2009 to attend Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon on a Dean’s scholarship. Ms. Costello interned with the Municipality of Anchorage in 2010, and worked as a certified law clerk for the City of Troutdale, Oregon in 2011 and 2012.
After graduating law school, Ms. Costello clerked for Superior Court Judge Douglass in Dillingham, Alaska. She joined the firm in 2013. Ms. Costello brings extensive knowledge and experience of Alaska to the firm and has worked in all areas of government. She enjoys all four seasons, and spends her spare time snowboarding, cross –country skiing, backpacking, hiking, running, cycling, fishing, cooking, and berry picking.
Who Megan represents
Megan reviews new inquiries case-by-case across a general legal practice in Juneau and the surrounding Alaska area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Lewis and Clark Law School
J.D. · 2012
Bemidji State University
B.S. Summa · 2004
Jurisdictions
Megan's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2013 · ACTIVE
Alaska
2012 · ACTIVE
Megan studied at J.D. in Lewis and Clark Law School and B.S. Summa in Bemidji State University.
Law school and academic background
Megan completed J.D. in Lewis and Clark Law School and B.S. Summa in Bemidji State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Megan runs in Alaska is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Megan Jean Costello's office in Juneau
Megan's primary office is at 102 Eagle Tree Court, Juneau, AK, 99801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Megan Jean 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 Juneau, Alaska
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 Jean 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 Alaska 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 Juneau?
Megan is licensed in Alaska. Matters governed by Alaska 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.
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