Kieran J Costello
203-254-3340
About Kieran J Costello
Kieran J. Costello, Esq. is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers of America, the Connecticut Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Brennan was made a partner at Costello, Brennan and DeVidas, P.C. He concentrates in the areas of personal injury law, worker’s compensation law and criminal law. Ms. DeVidas joined the firm in 2008, has been... read more »
Biography
Kieran J. Costello, Esq. is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers of America, the Connecticut Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Brennan was made a partner at Costello, Brennan and DeVidas, P.C. He concentrates in the areas of personal injury law, worker’s compensation law and criminal law. Ms. DeVidas joined the firm in 2008, has been named partner this year and practices primarily in the area of family law. Ms. DeVidas is a member of the Family Law section of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association. She also accepts appointments as a Guardian ad Litem in contested custody matters.
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Practice Areas
| Area of Practice | % Focus |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | 17.00% |
| Family Law | 17.00% |
| Personal Injury | 17.00% |
| Real Estate Law | 17.00% |
| Employment Law | 16.00% |
| Workers Compensation | 16.00% |
Credentials
Work Experience
| Position | Duration |
|---|---|
| Managing Partner | 1992 – present |
Education
| School | Major | Degree | Year Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bridgeport | 1992 |
Associations
| Position | Organization | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Chair | Greater Bridgeport Bar Association, Family Bar Section | 2015 |
| Member | American Association for Justic | 1992 – present |
| Member | Austin Bar Association | 1992 – present |
| Member | Clearwater Bar Association | 1992 – present |
| Managing Partner | Law Offics of Costello, Brennan and DeVidas, P.C. | 1992 – 2017 |
Awards and Recognitions
| Recognition | Granting Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| "10 Best" Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
| Putting Others First Volunteer Award | Domestic Violence Crisis Center | 2015 |
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| The Leadership Award | Communities Against Violence in the Home | 1999 |
| Patricia C. Phillips Award | Domestic Violence Crisis Center | 1998 |
| 20th Anniversary Recognition Award | Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence | 1997 |
| Connecticut Bar Association | Connecticut Bar Association | 1992 |
Speaking Engagements
| Presentation Title | Conference | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Family Law Section Co-Chair | Multiple Bar Association Events | 2015 |
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