Walter A. Costello, Jr.
About Walter A. Costello, Jr.
Walter A. Costello, Jr. is a lawyer based in Haverhill, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995. Walter A. Costello, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Haverhill, Massachusetts
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Kazarosian Costello LLP
Education: Boston College Law School, graduated 1973 and Boston University
Location: Haverhill, MA
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