Attorney Joseph Castiglione, Young Sommer Ward Ritzenberg Baker & Moore, Albany, New York

Joseph F. Castiglione
Albany, New York

Associate
phone	(518) 438-9907 ext. 226
fax	(518) 438-9914
email	jcastiglione@youngsommer.com

Joseph F. Castiglione (Associate) received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from SUNY Plattsburgh and is a 2003 graduate of Albany Law School, with honors (Cum Laude). Joe primarily practices in the areas of contract, municipal and environmental law, with a large portion of this practice dedicated to litigation in State and Federal courts. Joe works with both municipal and private sector clients with their daily operations and management as well as with addressing more long-term issues.

Areas of Practice:: General Litigation; Land Use Planning; Environmental Law; Municipal Law; Contract Law; Administrative Law; Special Education Disability Law; Navigation Law; Tax Law; Special Assessment on Waste

Litigation Percentage:: 60% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions:: New York, 2004; U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 2004

Education:: Albany Law School Union University, Albany, New York, 2003
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude
Honors: Dean's List, Spring 2000, Spring 2003
Law Journal: Albany Law School Journal of Science & Technology, Managing Editor of Research and Writing, 2002 - 2003; State University of New York, Plattsburgh, NY, 1999
B.A.
Major: Political Science

Honors and Awards:: Justinian Society

Professional Associations and Memberships:: Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, 2004 - Present; Board Member; Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, 2006 - Present; Counsel to Executive Committee; New York State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section; Member

Past Employment Positions:: New York State Senate, Legislative Director, 2000