Grace S. Chamoun Taranto

Biography

Grace Chamoun Taranto concentrates her practice on matrimonial and family law. She has experience representing clients in all aspects of family law, such as:

  • Divorce
  • Child Custody, Visitation, and Support
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Spousal Support
  • Prenuptial/Postnuptial Agreements
  • Family Offenses
  • International Child Abduction
  • Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection 

Grace listens to the needs and circumstances of each family and provides tailored support for each unique situation. She has experience litigating matters in New York Supreme and Family Courts throughout New York City.

Grace previously held positions as a law clerk, paralegal, and intern at numerous New York-based law firms. She was a student prosecutor for the Eastern District of New York Prosecutor’s Office, intern for the Magistrate Judge Andrew Peck of the Southern District of New York, and a research assistant. In addition, she held children advocacy roles at two non-governmental organizations based out of the United Nations. 

During law school, Grace served as the vice president of the Moot Court Honor Society’s Appellate Division, articles editor of the Journal of Law and Policy, and fellow for the Dennis J. Block Center’s International Business Law Fellowship.

Recognitions

2021, Pro Bono Rising Star Award, presented by Blank Rome LLP

Affiliations

Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • New York Women's Bar Association
Professional Activities

Grace is a co-chair of the Diversity Committee of the Richmond County Bar Association. She is also a member of the New York Women’s Bar Association, New York City Bar Association, Richmond County Bar Association, and Staten Island Women’s Bar Association.

Credentials

Admissions

  • New York
  • U.S. District Court - Eastern District of New York

Education

  • St. Joseph's University, BA, summa cum laude
  • Brooklyn Law School, JD
Languages
  • Arabic