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General Information
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Practice
The firm's focus is the trial of lawsuits. The subject matter of the cases range from civil suits to criminal cases to domestic relations matters. See the Areas of Practice section for a detailed description of the types of cases the firm has handled and in which it is presently engaged.
In addition, the firm is engaged in the general practice of law. This practice includes significant work representing family owned businesses and the families which own and operate the businesses. This responsibility includes estate planning and probate work, corporate organizations, acquisitions and transfers, land use planning and development, and financing and banking.
Thomas W. Costello
History
The law firm of Thomas W. Costello, P.C. was established in 1983. Prior to 1983, Attorney Costello practiced law in Rutland, Vermont (with the firm of Webber and Costello) and in Brattleboro (with F. Elliott Barber, Jr., Esq.). At Webber and Costello, he was principally engaged in civil trials and banking and real estate work. With Attorney Barber, his practice expanded to criminal defense and corporate and business matters.
During both the Rutland period and the Brattleboro period, Mr. Costello was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives, and served in this part-time office over a total period of ten years. Mr. Costello's biography and resume.
Staff
The staff consists of law clerks and legal assistants, each specializing in particular areas of the law. Their backgrounds prior to joining the firm include education and work in banking, engineering, manufacturing, healthcare and large size law firms.
The firm operates on a “team” concept, and a designated lawyer and staff member serve each client. The team meets regularly to discuss the case and the client has access to both the lawyers and the paraprofessionals on the team.
When a case goes to trial, the entire firm participates in preparing the case and at least one paraprofessional goes to court with the lawyer who is responsible for the conduct of the trial.
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