Lawyer Janet K. DeCosta, graduated from University of Massachusetts, B.A., 1969 DePaul University, J.D., 1979, is now employed by Law Offices of Janet K. DeCosta, P.C. at International Square Washington, DC 20006.

While being a member of The District of Columbia Bar (Member, Sections on: Securities; Litigation); American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Alternative Dispute Resolution); Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni, Inc. (ASECA); Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA)., Janet K. DeCosta is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Janet K. DeCosta as your lawyer, you should consider whether Janet K. DeCosta 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 Janet K. DeCosta has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Janet K. DeCosta's office is located at Washington, DC, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Janet K. DeCosta has been admitted in 1979, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, U.S. District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and U.S. Court of Federal Claims. His or her practice areas include Securities; Arbitration; Litigation; Employment Law.

Janet K. DeCosta's college and law school education includes University of Massachusetts, B.A., 1969, DePaul University, J.D., 1979. Other biographical background includes Notes and Comment Editor, DePaul University Law Review, 1978-1979. Author: SEC Enforcement Developments Involving Financial Disclosure, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Securities Registration Conference, August 22, 1986. Speaker, NASD Arbitrator Skills Training Program, Chicago, Illinois, Spring, 1996; NASD Dispute Resolution, Inc. Mediation Advocacy Program, April 2002. Guest Lecturer, University of Maryland School of Law, March 2004 and March 2006. U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Honors Program, 1979-1984, 1985. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia, 1984-1985. Assistant Chief Trial Counsel, Division of Enforcement, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 1985-1987. National Association of Attorneys General, 1989-1992; General Counsel, State Bankruptcy Committee, 1990-1992. (Managing Partner). You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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