Richard M Costa

Richard M Costa

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 50 years

Immigration Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration

18 Tremont Street, Suite 601, Boston, MA

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Practice Areas

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Immigration 100%

Representing corporations, academic, and research institutions as well as individuals from more than 160 countries in employment or family based immigration matter.

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 50 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1975

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard M Costa

18 Tremont Street, Suite 601, Boston, MA, 02108

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Richard M Costa's Reviews

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40 Client Reviews

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Posted by Aristarchos | October 16, 2011 | Immigration

The best immigration lawyer, trustworthy and friendly.

I was referred to Mr Costa from my tax attorney when I needed some advice on immigration issues. I had a few questions regarding my immigration status and in a way that was clear and easy to understand. I was impressed with Mr. Costa. He took the time to hear all the history and he gave me practical ...easy to use directions that helped me a lot. I recommend him highly and I consider him to be one of the best immigration attorneys.

Posted by Agnes | October 11, 2011 | Immigration

Exceptional Attorney!

I would like to highly recommend Richard Costa to anyone who is looking for an immigration attorney. Richard has successfully handled my H1-B visa. What makes him an exceptional attorney is the extensive knowledge on the immigration laws as well as his caring approach to his clients. Before I found ...out about Richard I went to three other attorneys and none of them was competent enough in regards to the specifics of changing from F-1 to H1-B while being in OPT. In my case time was extremely crucial. Richard was very responsive to my calls and emails and he was able to submit all the paperwork in time. Richard's extensive experience and his in depth knowledge of the immigration laws as well as his genuine care for his clients makes him an attorney worth trusting. I am deeply impressed by his competence, compassion and ethics and recommend him without hesitation. I am confident that, if you choose him, he would provide the same level of service and commitment as he did in my case.

Posted by Dayanne Leal | October 06, 2011 | Immigration

Great Lawyer!

Richard Costa is an extremely competent lawyer. Besides being a knowledgeable and excellent lawyer, Richard Costa has another very strong quality in that he is a very caring and supportive person. Before learning about Richard Costa, I contacted several other lawyers and no one would give me advice o...n the phone for free. However, the minute I contacted Richard, without knowing or caring if I was going to hire his services for sure, he gave me all the attention I needed and answered all my questions. When I was finally ready to hire a lawyer, I did not hesitate to contact Richard and engage his services. I was absolutely right that he would be the most helpful and competent lawyer. He was extremely wonderful and helped me so much first with my work visa (H1B-visa) and then with my green card process!

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Richard M Costa's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Hannaford

Immigration lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Costa is an extremely knowledgeable and well versed lawyer and I would strongly recommend him."

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Kenneth Dobson

Immigration lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a highly skilled immigration attorney who maintains high ethical standards."

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Ellen Susser-Kief

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Partner, Costa & Riccio, LLP

1982 - 1995

Adjunct Professor of Immigration Law, Lesley College

1976 - 1979

Naturalization Attorney, US Immigration Service

1972 - 1979

Immigration Officer, US Immigration Service

Associations

1979 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chapter Chair 1985-1986

Sample of Legal Cases

Cases Handled Successfully by Costa & Riccio

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Education

1975

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

Boston College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Wellesley College

Immigration Options After Graduation

2015

Harvard University

Immigration Options After Practical Training

2015

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Temporary and Permanent Immigration Options

2015

Brandeis University

How To Obtain A Green Card

2014

Tufts University

Immigration Options After Practical Training

2012

UMASS Lowell

Immigration Options After Practical Training

2011

Boston Bar Association

Counseling The Exchange Visitor

2011

10th New England Immigration Law Conference

Extraordinary Ability Visa Petitions

2009

Brown University

How To Obtain A Green Card

2003

AILA New England Conference

Nonimmigrant Options for Physicians

Publications

1999

Immigration Law Basics-MCLE International Students and Exchange Visitors

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