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Paul da Costa
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Biography
Paul M. da Costa, Esq., is a partner at Sarno da Costa D'Aniello Maceri LLC, and he is a certified civil trial attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Mr. da Costa is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and a Fellow of the prestigious Litigation Counsel of America and is admitted to practice law in both the State of New Jersey and the District of Columbia. Mr. da Costa has also been selected for inclusion in Woodward White’s The Best Lawyers in America. Specifically, he was selected in 2020 for the field of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, and in 2021and 2022 he was selected in the fields of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mr. da Costa has been included on Thomson Reuters’ New Jersey Super Lawyer list from 2017 - 2023, Thomson Reuters' New Jersey Super Lawyers Top 100 list in 2020 and 2021, and Thomson Reuters’ New Jersey Rising Stars list in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. He is on the Board of Governors for the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ). He dedicates his practice to protecting the rights of all individuals that have been wronged through no fault of their own.
Mr. da Costa has substantial experience handling high-profile cases that garner media attention on a national, state, and local level. His cases have been covered by numerous media outlets, including Time, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, Star-Ledger, Bergen Record, The Huffington Post, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, New Jersey Law Journal, VICE News, NJTV News, AP news, New Jersey 12, CBS radio and others. He has a unique ability to offer his clients the care and compassion needed during their difficult times while simultaneously providing aggressive legal representation in the courtroom, in the media, and in the legislature.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Car Accident
25%
23 years
Medical Malpractice
25%
23 years
Personal Injury
25%
23 years
Wrongful Death
25%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 22 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Sarno da Costa D'Aniello Maceri LLC
425 Eagle Rock Avenue., Floor. 2, Roseland, NJ, 07068
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Posted by Janine | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney
Mr. DACOSTA is an excellent attorney. He was diligent in his research of my case and he demon strated professionalism . He was very compassionate. I highly recommend him.
Paul da Costa's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have been a practicing trial lawyer for 40 years. Paul is one of the best cross-examiners I have ever encountered. His case preparation is meticulous. He is also personable and honest."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked personally with Paul and van tell you from my own experience that he is an excellent attorney that I would recommend to anyone injured by he negligence of others."
"Paul da Costa is a very experienced and tenacious trial attorney and advocate for his clients. I worked with Paul on a medical malpractice matter and was impressed with his knowledge of the medicine as well as the law. The defense also was clearly impressed, as Paul achieved an excellent settlement before trial."
"Paul is a top notch trial lawyer and zealous advocate for wrongfully injured people. His case preparation is meticulous and his presentation is powerful. I endorse him without qualification."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an extremely competent and accomplished trial lawyer."
"Excellent and thorough. Easy to work with."
Edward Capozzi
Personal injury lawyer
Timothy Foley
Appeals lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America List, Woodward White's The Best Lawyers in America
2024
New Jersey Top 100 Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2024
New Jersey Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America List, Woodward White's The Best Lawyers in America
2023
New Jersey Top 100 Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2023
New Jersey Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2023
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America List, Woodward White's The Best Lawyers in America
2022
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America List, Woodward White's The Best Lawyers in America
2022
"Elite Trial Lawyers" in Medical Malpractice, National Law Journal
2022
New Jersey Top 100 Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2021
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America List, Woodward White's The Best Lawyers in America
2021
New Jersey Top 100 Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2020
New Jersey Top 100 Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2020
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America List, Woodward White's The Best Lawyers in America
2020
New Jersey Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
New Jersey Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
New Jersey Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
New Jersey Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
2016 New Leaders of the Bar, New Jersey Law Journal
2015
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Certified Civil Trial Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Sarno da Costa D'Aniello Maceri LLC
Associations
2014 - Present
New Jersey Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2014 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2004 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2003
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Seton Hall University, John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy & International Relations
MA - Masters
2000
Rutgers College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Civil Trial Advocacy Do's & Dont's
Civi Trial Advocacy
2015
Boardwalk Seminar
Civil Litigation - Tevis Actions
2014
To Mediate or Arbitrate, That Is The Question
Mediation & Arbitration
2014
Civil Trial Advocacy Do's & Dont's
Civi Trial Advocacy
Languages
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides