Donna Castronovo

Donna Castronovo is a skilled attorney who has practiced law in Greenwich, Connecticut, since 1986. At Ivey, Barnum & O’Mara, LLC, her work centers on elder law, estate planning, and residential real estate. She guides clients through long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, incapacity issues, and key real estate transactions. With decades of experience, she provides clear advice that helps individuals and families make informed decisions about major financial and legal matters.

Donna earned her B.S. from Pace University and her J.D. from Pace University School of Law, where she received the American Jurisprudence Award for Negotiations. Her legal education built a strong foundation for her work in planning, protection, and asset management for aging adults and families. Since joining the firm as a Partner in 2011, she has continued to refine her skills in estate documents, Title XIX matters, and probate representation before Connecticut Probate Courts.

Donna’s practice includes creating Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills, as well as guiding fiduciaries through the Probate of Wills and Administration of Estates and Trusts. She also handles purchase and sale transactions, financing matters, and residential closings. In 2025, she closed a $43.5 million megamansion sale in Greenwich—the largest sale of the year—highlighting her ability to manage significant and complex real estate matters with accuracy and professionalism.

Donna Castronovo is active in professional organizations and community education. She is a frequent lecturer on elder law topics and has served the community through her past radio program, “Older and Wiser,” which provided practical guidance on care options, asset protection, and Medicaid updates. She has also been recognized by the Greenwich Probate Court for her pro bono service. Donna is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Greenwich Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association, and the New York Bar Association.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ivey, Barnum & O’Mara, LLC
• Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
• Member, Greenwich Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, New York Bar Association

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• Pace University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Pace University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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