Christopher Joseph DeCosta

Christopher Joseph DeCosta: Attorney with Mahshie & DeCosta
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

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.

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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Mortgage Foreclosure
  • Products Liability
  • Bankruptcy

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Florida State University, B.S., Economics, 1996
Law School Attended:
University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., 1999
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
2000, Florida; 2004, Massachusetts; 2005, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts; 2006, New York; 2008, Rhode Island; 2008, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island; 2013, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals; 2014, U.S District Court, Southern District of Florida; 2004, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Memberships:
Rhode Island Bar Association
Military:
United States Army 1990 to 1993; United States Army National Guard 1993 to 2000
Birth Information:
June 19, 1967
Reported Cases:
Prieto v. Florida Dept. of Bus. & Prof. Reg., 876 So.2d 633 (Fla. 3d DCA 2004)
ISLN:
916052315

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (6 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.3/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 02/17/11 in Civil Litigation

    I have worked with Mr. DeCosta, and have benefitted from his legal knowledge and expertise.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/16/11 in Insurance Arbitration

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 02/16/11 in Real Estate

    I have seen Christopher Decosta practice law for over ten years, and he has always demonstrated the highest degree of skill and ethics.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/16/11 in General Practice

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/21/11 in Litigation

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  • 3.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/24/11 in Litigation

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857-491-7251  Phone

239-931-7560  Fax

www.hmdlegal.com

www.hmdlegal.com/attorneys/christopher-j-decosta

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