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Michael John Coster

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 41 years

Administrative law Lawyer at Ely, NV
Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Trusts, Guardianship

P.O. Box 150864, Ely, NV

About Michael

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 70%

Federal administrative law focused on individual and small business tax contests, BATFE licensing and compliance (including transfer issues and trusts), aviation law. 500+ cases/matters.

36 years | 500 cases

70%
Trusts 20%

Trusts and estates, focused on specialty ownership/regulatory issues.

20 years | 400 cases

20%
Guardianship 10%

Financial and custodial matters for adult and minor guardianships. (25 +/- matters, closed or ongoing.)

18 years | 25 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 325-325 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 13 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 41 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Michael Coster, PC

P.O. Box 150864, Ely, NV, 89315

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Posted by Rob | August 21, 2012 | Trusts

Mike Couster is a great attorney.

I used Mike to set up my NFA Trust. It was a great decision. He was extremely professional and is very knowledgeable. That was in 2009. Since then Mike has been readily available for any follow-up question I have had about my trust and other firearms questions. I can't say enough great things about... Mike. I highly recommend him!

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David Schleicher

Administrative law lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Michael on both the same and on opposing sides, and have found him to be an attorney of high integrity. He is hard-working and well versed in many areas of the law."

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William Goldman

Unknown lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a good friend and colleague with a creative legal mind. He truly cares about his clients, and I highly recommend his services."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Municipal Judge, City Of Ely, Nevada

2015 - Present

Commissioner, White Pine County Nevada

2015 - Present

Owner, Michael Coster - Attorney at Law

2006 - 2015

Owner, Michael Coster PC

2003 - 2006

Sr. Assistant Chief Counsel, Us Department Of Homeland Security

1987 - 2003

Associate General Counsel, US Department of Justice

1985 - 1987

Comptroller, Legal Services Corporation HQ

1984 - 1985

Partner, McGary, Fekety & Coster

Associations

2010 - Present

Nevada Firearms Coalition

Member

2007 - Present

Gun Owners of America

Life Member

2005 - Present

Virgnina Citizens Defense League

Member

2002 - Present

Experimental Aircraft Association

Lifetime Member

1980 - Present

National Rifle Association

Patron Member

Education

1983

George Mason University School of Law

JD

1980

College of William and Mary

BBA

Languages

English

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