Walter A. Costello, Jr. & Associates

Practice Area Overview

Salem, Massachusetts Attorney Helping You With Your Legal Needs

My name is Walter Costello. I am civil litigation lawyer in Salem, Massachusetts. My practice is focused on honesty and integrity. I have achieved a Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating of AV, the highest rating possible. I am dedicated to getting results for my clients and providing them with experienced and dedicated legal counsel.

If you have legal concerns in any of the following practice areas, please contact me.

Serious Personal Injuries

I represent people who have suffered serious personal injuries due to automobiles, trailer trucks, defective products and construction site accidents and malpractice. I evaluate cases based on:

• What happened and how you were injured
• What are the damages to you both personally and financially
• How much pain and suffering has occurred
• How much were your medical expenses
• How much of your earnings have been lost due to not being able to work

I am very interested in learning the details of your case and will do everything within my power to get you fully compensated.

I have particular expertise with people who have experienced aquatic incidents, including:

• near drowning
• diving accidents
• people who have become handicapped due to pool accidents

Wrongful Death

Wrongful death is a claim for damage to the living caused by the negligent death of a family member. People who have suffered because of the loss of a loved one due to someone else's carelessness deserves to receive compensation for:

• Net economic loss: Money that you would have been entitled to or shared if he or she had been able to continue living and working.
• Loss of services, protection, care, assistance, society, companionship, comfort, guidance, counsel and advice
• Damages for pain and suffering by the deceased prior to their passing

I represent my clients in every step of the proceedings involved. I help people make it through a difficult time in their lives.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice cases are often complex and confusing, involving experts and other professionals. As a skilled lawyer, I have experience in dealing with complicated cases and collaborating with medical professionals in order to prove medical negligence.

Business Litigation

I represent people and businesses in matters that require litigation. I am an experienced litigator and knowledgeable in a wide variety of business matters. My services can be an asset to your business legal needs.

Contact Me

Please contact me to set a time for a preliminary phone conversation. My Salem office is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special arrangements can be made for initial conferences.

Walter A. Costello, Jr. & Associates
314 Essex St
Salem, MA 01970-3257
Telephone: 978-740-0700 | Fax: 978-741-9958

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Attorney Walter Costello serves clients in Boston, Lowell, Lawrence, Salem, Lynn, Lynnfield, Revere, Reading, Andover, Peabody, Methuen, Gloucester, Newton, Somerville, Framingham, Saugus, Danvers, Marblehead, Swampscott, Ipswich, Rockport, Hamilton, Rowley, Worcester, Springfield, Plymouth, Quincy, Hyannis, Essex County, Middlesex County, Suffolk County, Worchester County, Norfolk County and Plymouth County.