Lawyer Regina M. Costa, graduated from Stonehill College, B.A., Elementary Education, 1981; Rhode Island College, Master of Social Work, 1994 New England School of Law, J.D., 1992, is now employed by Pannone Lopes Devereaux & West LLC at 317 Iron Horse Way, Suite 301 Providence, RI 02908-5600.

While being a member of Rhode Island Bar; Center for Mediation & Collaboration Rhode Island., Regina M. Costa is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Regina M. Costa as your lawyer, you should consider whether Regina M. Costa offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Regina M. Costa has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Regina M. Costa's office is located at Providence, RI, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Regina M. Costa has been admitted in 1992, Rhode Island; 1993, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island. His or her practice areas include Alternative Dispute Resolution; Special Masterships.

Regina M. Costa's college and law school education includes Stonehill College, B.A., Elementary Education, 1981; Rhode Island College, Master of Social Work, 1994, New England School of Law, J.D., 1992. Other biographical background includes Regina M. Costa is an Associate with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & West LLC and a member of the Alternative Dispute and Special Masterships Teams. Attorney Costa is a highly respected civil rights lawyer and concentrates her practice as a member of the firm's Special Mastership in Prison Monitoring Team for the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, in the matter of Coleman v. Brown, overseeing prison reform and compliance with orders of the Court concerning care and treatment of the approximately 35,000 mentally ill prisoners throughout the 34 institutions within the California prison system.In 2011, Attorney Costa was appointed Child Advocate by Governor Lincoln D. Chafee and confirmed by the Rhode Island Senate. In this leadership position, which she held for five years, she was responsible for protecting the legal rights and interests of children in state care, reviewing and investigating all complaints of potential maltreatment of children in institutions and residences, and making recommendations for positive changes to policies and programs in the Department for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). Attorney Costa has executive level experience in the areas of human resources, organizational change, professional development, teaching, training and financial management. Prior to her tenure as head of the state's Office of Child Advocate, she worked for both DCYF and the Rhode Island Department of Corrections in multiple positions for more than 25 year. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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