Daniel Marchand Costello

Top rated Real Estate attorney in Washington, Washington DC

Costello, P.C.
Daniel Marchand Costello
Costello, P.C.

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Construction Litigation; view more

Licensed in Washington DC since: 2010

Education: The George Washington University Law School

Selected to Rising Stars: 2022 - 2024

Costello, P.C.

1328 R Street NW
Washington, DC 20009 Visit website

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The founder and partner of Costello, P.C., Daniel Marchand Costello is a transactional and civil litigation attorney advocating for the rights of individuals and businesses across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. His portfolio encompasses a dynamic range of legal services, including those involving community association practice, landlord-tenant matters, construction law, real estate, condominiums and cooperatives, general litigation and collection services.

Mr. Costello's approach to legal representation is marked by a deep understanding of the intricacies of community associations. He is adept at guiding board members to achieve their community's aspirations within the framework of the governing documents and prevailing laws. His ability to elucidate legal concepts ensures that associations operate effectively and in compliance with legal requirements. His skill set extends to drafting and amending governing documents, enforcing rules, managing the collection of assessments and addressing the challenges of aging infrastructure.

Before founding his practice, Mr. Costello honed his skills at a prominent regional law firm recognized for its prowess in community association law and litigation. His educational background is equally impressive, with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Mary Washington, where he graduated cum laude. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the George Washington University Law School.

Mr. Costello is a native of Washington, D.C., and maintains a strong presence in the legal community through his admissions to several bars including Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia. He is a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association, the Maryland State Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the National Association of Housing Cooperatives and the Potomac Association of Housing Cooperatives.

Practice areas

Real Estate: Business, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Defense, Construction Litigation: Business, Construction Litigation: Consumer, General Litigation, Real Estate: Consumer

Focus areas

Condominiums & Cooperatives, Construction Defects, Landlord/Tenant, Litigation, Mortgage & Refinance, Restraining Order, Short Sale, Small Claims

  • 40% Real Estate: Business
  • 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
  • 10% Civil Litigation: Defense
  • 10% Construction Litigation: Business
  • 10% Construction Litigation: Consumer
  • 10% General Litigation
  • 10% Other

First Admitted: 2009, Maryland

Professional Webpage: https://www.costellopc.com/about

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Montgomery County Bar Association
  • Virginia District and Circuit Courts
  • Supreme Court of Virginia
  • Maryland District and Circuit Courts
  • Maryland Court of Appeals
  • United States District Court for the District of Maryland
  • United States District Court for the District of Columbia
  • District of Columbia Superior Court and Court of Appeals
  • Potomac Association of Housing Cooperatives
  • National Association of Housing Cooperatives
  • American Bar Association
  • District of Columbia Bar Association
  • Maryland State Bar Association
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • District of Columbia Court of Appeals Oct 31, 20232023 D.C. App. LEXIS 339 Dist. of Columbia, 2023
  • District of Columbia Court of Appeals Oct 31, 20232023 D.C. App. LEXIS 337 Dist. of Columbia, 2023
  • UNREPORTED IN THE COURT OF SPECIAL APPEALSOF MARYLAND No. 0264September Term, 2021DAVID ANTONIO HOOKER, et alv. AUTUMN HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.     Verdict in favor of Clients David and Betty Hooker, 2022
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Educational Background:
  • University of Mary Washington, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Classics, and Religion, cum laude
Firm News (Newsletters):
  • Article discussing the business judgment rule and it relation to board members actions.  , The Business Judgment Rule is Important for Housing Cooperatives By Daniel Costello and Jessica Blumberg, Community Associations
  • To become effective, most bylaw amendments require the affirmative vote of the majority of the entire membership or the even higher threshold of the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire membership. This can often be difficult, if not impossible, to achieve in cooperatives with low membership participation. Therefore, before the board of directors takes the time to draft bylaw amendments that may never become adopted and enforceable, rules and regulations should be strongly considered., Consider Rules and Regulations Before Amending the Bylaws, Community Associations
  • With the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, new rules and regulations concerning public health are being disseminated weekly by federal, state and local authorities. These new rules typically concern crowd size, masks mandates, restrictions on essential and non-essential employees, evictions and how businesses, such as a housing cooperative, are to maintain public spaces and working conditions for its employees and members. It can be confusing to determine which rules and regulations, federal, state or local, apply to your housing cooperative and what to do if there is a conflict between Covid-19 mandates., Covid-19 – Which Emergency Orders Do I Follow?, Community Associations
Industry Groups:
  • Community Associations

Office location for Daniel Marchand Costello

1328 R Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

Phone: 771-213-0775

Selections

3 Years Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2022 - 2024

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