Mary A. Cosmo

Mary A. Cosmo

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 12 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Saint Louis, MO
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials, Estate Planning

PO Box 245, Saint Louis, MO

About Mary

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

13 years | 500 cases

50%
Estate Planning 25%

Estate planning allows you to decide the disposition of your property upon death. Estate Planning is not only a will but a comprehensive plan during your life, decreased incapacity, healthcare directives, and upon your death.

25%
Marriage and Prenuptials 25%

When you marry, you enter a relationship contract with your spouse that entitles you as a couple to certain legal rights and responsibilities. A prenuptial agreement allows the Parties (and not the state) to define their separate assets.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 275-325 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 2 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2023

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 12 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2013

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Mary Cosmo

PO Box 245, Saint Louis, MO, 63022

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Mary A. Cosmo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gregory Delgado | March 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody

Hiring Mrs. Cosmo is the best choice I’ve ever made. She help me gain custody of my oldest daughter. She is very professional, patient, outgoing, and was understanding towards every situation that I spoke to her about. It was very stressful going through the whole trial process but Mrs, Cosmo reassur...ed me every step of the way. We ended trial with me having full custody so custody of my daughter and till this day Mrs. Cosmo still helps me and gives me advice on what to do for certain situation having to deal with my daughters mother. Mrs. Cosmo is very family oriented and she always gets back to me in a timely manner. I do have another daughter with someone else and I will most likely **highly** go back to Mrs. Cosmo for that order as well. I would definitely recommend Mrs. Cosmo to any of my friends and family members. Ps. You never hear of a father gaining soul custody of their child and Mrs. Cosmo was able to help me accomplish this. I am truly thankful and grateful for all her work, she is an amazing lawyer!!!

Posted by Susan | September 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Efficient

Mary got the task done with efficiency and that has to be the highest review for what you want in counsel. I highly recommend her for all UCCJEA issues that come up. Very grateful for her service over the past year.

Mary Cosmo

Replied last September 21, 2020

It was my pleasure.

Posted by Peter | June 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

Mary was great, always on time and always prepared. I’m not easy to please and I’m very hands on but Mary took the time to explain the process and welcomed my input. My case went to trial and resulted in a favorable outcome for me. Thanks Mary!

Posted by Jennifer | February 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Patient and informative

I was nervous to learn that my regular attorney would be unable to attend one of my court dates...until Mary showed up. Although she was not the primary attorney on my case, Mary took the time we spent together to patiently explain every detail to me regarding what was happening, what I should be do...ing on my own behalf, etc. She was kind and compassionate and very informative. I will be calling Mary in the future if I ever feel I have the need for an attorney in her area of practice. Thank you Mary.

Posted by Travis | May 14, 2015 | Family

A true blessing!

Simply amazing. While family court can become dark and consuming along the way, Mary Cosmo is a bright light to the process. Always available, always early, extremely personable, extremely knowledgeable, and above all else passionate about her work. Her rates cannot be beat and she is most definitely... a gem to us here in Southwest Florida.

Mary Cosmo

Replied last May 14, 2015

You are truly a wonderful father and your son is adorable. With your guidance and fatherly attention he will grow to be a wonderful man just like his father. Thank you for the opportunity to represent and fight for your parental rights just as you have fought for our freedom. ---Mary A. Cosmo, Esq.

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Mary A. Cosmo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Crowley

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. May knows the ins and outs of Family law. If you need a very good divorce attorney, give her a call."

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Theresa Daniels

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Cosmo is dedicated to her clients and is professional toward her colleagues."

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John Webb

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is a fantastic attorney who cares about her clients and explains aspects of their case in a manner in which they are able to understand."

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Anthony Norman

Family lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Cosmo is a smart and hard-working attorney. She is extremely professional with clients as well as colleagues, and I would recommend her services to friends and family in Southwest Florida."

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Christopher Crowley

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Melissa Mongiello

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Anthony Norman

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2007

Presidential Fellewship, Independant Colleges & Universities of Floirida (ICUF)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Undergraduate Adjunct Professor, Hodges University

2014 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of Mary A Cosmo

2012 - 2012

Internship, The State Attorney's Office, 20th Circuit

2011 - 2011

Legal Intern, The Law Office of Garrett Strahl

Associations

2015 - Present

Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

FCSL Alumni Association SW Florida Chapter

Founding Co-Chair

2015 - Present

Lee County Teen Court

Volunteer Mentor

2015 - Present

Hodges University Alumni Advisory Council

President

2011 - 2012

•Law Students Against Violence

Secretary

2011 - 2012

Public Interest Research Bureau

Research Associate

2006 - 2008

Save it Now Glades

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Paternity and Timeshare

50/50 Equal Timesharing

Contested Divorce

Wife was not responsible to pay alimony to the Husband; and equitable distribution of property and assets and debts

Personal Jurisdiction

Dismissed

Paternity and Timeshare

50/50 Equal Timesharing

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Education

2013

Florida Coastal School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2009

Hodges University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Family Law Class for Paralegals Family Law for Paralegals

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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