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Paul M. da Costa is an attorney and partner at Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC, in Roseland, New Jersey. Mr. da Costa dedicates his practice to personal injury and medical malpractice law, serving clients throughout Bergen, Essex and Somerset counties.

Mr. da Costa has been licensed to practice law since 2003 and is licensed in both the District of Columbia and New Jersey. Over the course of his career, he has helped numerous victims of catastrophes, such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents or medical malpractice, receive compensation. His work has enabled many of his clients to obtain multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements.

After graduating from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree, Mr. da Costa earned his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. While attending law school, he also obtained a master’s degree in diplomacy and international relations from the university. In addition, he is a graduate of the trial advocacy institute through the National Trial Advocacy College.

Using his knowledge to educate others, Mr. da Costa regularly lectures to other attorneys and professionals at continuing legal education programs. His contributions to the profession have been recognized by the New Jersey Law Journal, which named him one of the “new leaders of the bar” in 2016. He has also been named one of the “Top 40 under 40” by the organization The National Trial Lawyers.

Mr. da Costa is an active member of the New Jersey legal community. He is a member of the New Jersey Association for Justice and sits on the organization’s board of governors.

Practice Areas

80%Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
20%Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

Focus Areas

Dental Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Informed Consent, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Construction Accident, Brain Injury, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff

Selections

Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2021 Rising Stars: 2008, 2010 - 2016

Top Lists

Certificates and Credentials

New Jersey Board on Attorney Certification - Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney

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About Paul da Costa

Admitted: 2003, New Jersey

Professional Webpage: https://www.snydersarno.com/attorneys/paul-da-costa

Honors/Awards:

New Jersey Super Lawyers Top 100 list, Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters' New Jersey Super Lawyers Top 100 list, 2020
New Jersey Law Journal’s Top 20 Personal Injury Awards of the Year, 2017
Top 20 Settlements and Verdicts, New Jersey Law Journal, 2018
Woodward White’s The Best Lawyers in America
Thomson Reuters’ New Jersey Super Lawyer list, 2017 - 2020
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
Thomson Reuters’ New Jersey Rising Stars list, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014
New Leaders of the Bar, New Jersey Law Journal, 2016

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey

Bar/Professional Activity:

Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, 2019
District of Columbia
New Jersey
New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ), Board of Governors, Member

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

20th Annual Medical Malpractice Update: What Effect, if any, Does the Affordable Care Act have on Life Care Plans?, Speaker
Civil Trial Advocacy Do's & Dont's: Tips for the Novice, Jan, 2014, Speaker
How is ADR used in family law vs. civil law matters and what is the difference?, Speaker
Civil Trial Advocacy Do’s and Dont’s: Tips for the Novice, Apr, 2015, Speaker
Medical Malpractice - Meadowlands Seminar 2016 Topic: Mock Trial of an Anesthesia Malpractice Case - Cross of Defense Liability Expert, Speaker
Medical Malpractice - Boardwalk Seminar 2017 Topic: Using Medical Learned Treatise, Speaker
Civil Trial Advocacy Do’s and Dont’s: Tips for the Novice, May, 2017, Speaker

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