Attorney Bio:

Christopher J. DeCosta is an experienced litigator with a focus on real estate, construction, probate & trust and general commercial litigation. Chris provides counsel to individuals and business clients concerning contract preparation, corporate governance, debtor/creditor rights, civil rights and consumer protection. Chris previously practiced as litigation counsel defending architects, engineers, contractors, companies and individuals in construction and products liability matters. He is licensed to practice law in Florida, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York. Chris lives on Sanibel with his wife Kelly, and their two children.

Education and Experience:

• Florida State University- B.S. Economics and Political Science
• University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D.

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation
• Construction Law
• Business Law
• Real Estate
• Consumer Protection
• Probate and Trust Litigation

Bar Admissions

• Florida
• Massachusetts
• New York
• Rhode Island
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
• U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island
• 11th Circuit Court of Appeals

Publications

• 'U.S. Bank v. Ibanez: The Mortgage Industry’s Documentation Practices in Focus'

Professional Groups and Affiliations

• Lee County Bar Association
• Rhode Island Bar Association
• Sanibel-Captiva Board of Realtors
• Rhode Island
• Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Fort Myers Area Board of Realtors
• Commercial Investment Professionals

Civic and Professional Involvement

• Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club