Mark A. Costello
About Mark A. Costello
Mark A. Costello is a lawyer based in Rochester, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. Mark A. Costello is recognized in the following practice area:
- Rochester, New York
- Entertainment Law - Music
Current Firm: Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
Education: Syracuse University, J.D., graduated 1980
Location: Rochester, NY
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