Family Law

• Premarital Agreement
  Spousal rights proceedings to question or establish the rights of a spouse to inherit, and to analyze the validity of prenuptial and antenuptial agreements.
• Guardianship
  If you have a loved one or family member with a recognized disability or other incapacitating condition that has left that person unable to properly manage his or her own affairs, you may wish to pursue guardianship of that individual. The process of obtaining guardianship of an incapacitated or disabled adult can be complex. At Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC, we are prepared to help you provide your loved one with the care, protection, and security that he or she deserves.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
• Wrongful Death
  If you have lost a family member in an accident caused by someone else's actions or negligence, you may be entitled to collect compensation through a wrongful death action. At Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC, we understand that it is impossible to put a price on the loss that you have suffered. Our experienced lawyers will work on your family's behalf to help you recover the full damages permitted by law so that you can start to heal and move forward with your life.
• Fraud
  Andy handles all types of civil and commercial litigation, including personal injury, wrongful death, real estate/land use, contract, construction and other similar types of disputes from pleadings and motion practice through trial and appeals, when necessary. She also has experience handling other types of matters including securities fraud, business disputes, zoning appeals and will contests.
• Forgery
  Probate litigation to dispute the validity of wills on the basis of incapacity of the testator, undue influence over the testator, defective execution of a will, forgery, etc.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Mr. Jones’ areas of practice include personal injury and wrongful death, commercial and corporate litigation, residential real estate and estate litigation. He presently chairs Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara's litigation department and is one of the firm’s Managing Members.
• Business Disputes
  Ryan S. Tougias represents parties in complex civil and commercial litigation in federal and state courts and in alternative dispute resolution. He handles a broad range of matters, including business disputes, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, labor and employment, creditors' rights, bankruptcy related claims, and other claims.
• Construction Contracts
  A broad range of lease-related legal services, including negotiating architect and construction contracts for tenant improvements and negotiating and drafting real estate brokerage commission and listing agreements

Employment Law

• Wrongful Termination
  When disputes arise between employers and employees, it is important to seek help from an experienced employment law attorney. At Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC, we represent both employees and employers in matters related to employment discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, contract disputes, non-compete agreements, and much more.
• Employment Discrimination
• Employment Contract
  Whether you are seeking guidance in drafting a will, reviewing an employment agreement, negotiating a commercial lease, or defending yourself in litigation, our attorneys can provide the help you need at any given time.
• Employment Litigation
  At Ivey, Barnum & O’Mara, Bill focuses his practice on civil and commercial litigation, employment disputes, personal injury, real estate and land use matters. Bill has extensive experience in all phases of civil litigation, from the inception of a lawsuit through its trial and appeal. Bill meticulously evaluates and zealously litigates his cases as if each one is headed for trial. He also seeks to extricate his clients from a lawsuit as early as possible, with a high success rate on dispositive motions. Mr. Morris has likewise been successful on appeals and has secured favorable settlements for his clients at the mediation table. These results have saved his clients’ valuable time, energy and resources.
• Non-compete Agreement

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  At Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC, our lawyers have over 70 years of combined experience in the practice of real estate law. We have the tools, resources, and knowledge to assist you with all types of residential and commercial real estate matters.
• Premises Liability
  Cortese v. Sedgwick Properties Corp., 2013 WL 5780397 (Stamford, 2013): summary judgment entered in defendant's favor in a premises liability case where a vendor sustained injuries as a result of climbing a five-foot (5') rock wall to open an automatic gate from the outside because it allegedly would not open from the inside of the driveway.
• Construction Litigation
  Mr. Allen's areas of practice include general business and commercial work, commercial real estate, commercial leasing, and construction contracts work. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and is a member of the Connecticut and Greenwich Bar Associations.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Our Residential Real Estate Department is experienced in assisting clients throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties and New York City in their residential real estate transactions, from the first-time home purchaser to the sophisticated developer. We assist clients in the mortgaging and refinancing of their properties and are approved closing counsel for many lenders, including being the primary Connecticut counsel for mortgage closings for three of the Northeast's major banks. We also act as national title insurance agents for several title insurance companies.
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
  Active in community service, Mr. Cosden has served as President of the Darien United Way, President of the Darien Land Trust, President of the Darien Library, Board Member of the Darien Historical Society, and member of the Long Island Sound Assembly. He has also served on the Darien Conservation, Inland Wetlands, Planning & Zoning and Environmental Protection Commissions.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  Ms. Vlahakis began her legal career writing and editing legal treatises for Matthew Bender & Company in New York. Prior to joining Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC, Ms. Vlahakis had a law practice located in Stamford, Connecticut. Currently, she focuses on matters of residential real estate, condominium law, and landlord-tenant law. She is admitted to the Connecticut and New York bars and is a member of the Connecticut, New York and Fairfield County Bar Associations.
• Condominium Law

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Sean has extensive experience in the area of personal injury representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Having worked for both sides, Sean is uniquely positioned to bring insight as to the most effective paths to achieve favorable results for clients. Through a combination of careful analysis and passionate advocacy, Sean has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of severely injured clients.
• Medical Malpractice
  Sean M. Hamill joined Ivey, Barnum & O’Mara in 2020. Prior to joining Ivey, Barnum & O’Mara, Sean practiced law in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and insurance defense.
• Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  While it is our intent to avoid litigation involving trusts and estate planning matters, we understand that the administration of estates and trusts can be complicated, and litigation may be the only way to ensure our clients are protected. The attorneys at Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC always aim to achieve the best result for our clients, whether that means upholding the estate planning documents, contesting any or all of the documents, or questioning if the estate or trust was properly administered.
• Wills
  If you have started to consider what you wish to happen to your assets when they are no longer of use to you, the team at Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC can help. We will work with you in developing a comprehensive estate plan that includes a Last Will and Testament, as well as the right types of trusts to protect and distribute your assets to your chosen beneficiaries. Our attorneys are also equipped to help families manage the process of probate following the death of a loved one.
• Trusts
  We combine the resources of our trusts and estates attorneys with those of our seasoned litigation team to create the best approach to representing our clients. Our trusts and estates attorneys bring their vast knowledge of the nuances in estate planning and administration; priding themselves on their familiarity with areas such as: wills, trusts, and probate, as well as the complexity and uncertainty of the current federal and state tax laws. Our experienced litigators bring their expertise in all aspects of the legal process, including pleading, discovery, negotiation, arbitration, alternative dispute resolution, trial tactics, and appeals.
• Power of Attorney
  Active in the community, Donna is a frequent lecturer on elder law topics. She had a local radio program, " Older and Wiser," which started in September 2009, had aired on AM 1490 WGCH, and provided information on various elder law topics. Her lectures provide the community with basic information on all aspects of elder law, including nursing and home care options, asset protection and preservation, Medicaid (Title XIX) eligibility, options for managing one's affairs through Conservatorships and Powers of Attorney, and keeping the community informed about changes in Medicaid regulations and state and federal estate tax laws. She was the first recipient of the Greenwich Probate Court Pro Bono Certificate of Appreciation, recognizing her outstanding service to the Court. She is also an active member of the Board of Directors of Pathways, Inc., a private, non-profit agency that provides essential services to adults in Greenwich with severe, chronic mental illness.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Stephen G. Walko is a third-generation resident of Greenwich, Connecticut. He graduated from Trinity University with a B.A. in Business Administration and Political Science and received his J.D. in 1997 from St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a member of the American Bankruptcy Law Review. Upon graduation, he began his legal career in New York practicing in the area of labor and employment law litigation. He joined Ivey, Barnum and O’Mara in 2004.
• Foreclosure
• Tax Law
  Our firm has over five decades of local experience in both Connecticut and New York to ensure that you receive the best possible representation on estate tax issues. We take pride in building lasting relationships with our clients and their families. This allows us to serve second and third generations of some of our original clients. When you choose to work with us, you can count on the personalized attention you deserve from your lawyer.