NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA WAKE COUNTY BEFORE THE DISCIPLINARY HEARING COMMISSION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR V. TIYESHA N. DECOSTA FILE NO.: 26 DHC 14 To: Tiyesha N. DeCosta Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: disciplinary action against your license to practice law in the State of North Carolina. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days after 24 August 2026, and upon your failure to do so, the North Carolina State Bar will apply to the Disciplinary Hearing Commission for the relief sought. This the 24th day of August 2026. Jessica M. Arnold Deputy Counsel The North Carolina State Bar P.O. Box 25908 Raleigh, NC 27611 IPL0367568 Aug 24,31,Sep 7 2026