Ms. Castrogiovanni is well-versed in counseling the firm’s clients on handling a wide range of general day-to-day issues that arise. This includes a variety of school law issues such as HIB matters, student disciplinary matters, special education, pupil records, contract negotiations, the litigation discovery process and assisting insurance counsel with active litigation matters, bringing a thoughtful and client-centered approach to each issue. Clients value her responsiveness, practical advice and recognition that issues can often present distinctive challenges depending on circumstances unique to the client.

Ms. Castrogiovanni is knowledgeable and proficient in handling public contracting matters, including assistance with evaluating and awarding bids, reviewing bid specifications and plans, and responding to bid protests. Ms. Castrogiovanni also has extensive experience and is highly regarded for her assistance to the firm’s clients with regard to Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”) requests and responses. With a strong background in public administration and legal compliance, Ms. Castrogiovanni assists clients in navigating the complexities of the OPRA laws, balancing the transparency that the OPRA mandates with the need to protect sensitive and confidential information. The firm’s clients have come to appreciate and depend on her prompt and informed guidance on these matters, which can be exceptionally time sensitive.

Prior to joining The Busch Law Group, Ms. Castrogiovanni gained valuable experience at a leading insurance defense firm, which represents many businesses and school districts across New Jersey. Her comprehensive legal expertise is further enhanced by her unique background, holding, in addition to her bar admissions, a Certificate of Eligibility for Elementary School Teacher (K-6) from the New Jersey Department of Education. Ms. Castrogiovanni earned her Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law Camden and holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance from Rutgers University School of Business and in Administration of Justice from Rutgers University. She is also a member of the New Jersey Association of School Attorneys, New Jersey School Board Association, and the Middlesex Bar Association.