I bring a balance of strategy and empathy to every case, understanding not just the legal complexities, but the emotional toll it takes. I fight aggressively when my clients’ rights are on the line, but I also provide steady support and guidance every step of the way because they deserve both a strong advocate and a compassionate ally. My goal is to protect my clients’ interests while supporting their peace of mind. 

Grace Chamoun Taranto is a passionate and strategic family law attorney who brings both deep legal acumen and genuine emotional intelligence to her practice. She represents clients across a broad spectrum of matrimonial issues including divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, and property distribution. She has experience negotiating prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and settlement agreements. In addition, she is a fearless advocate in matters involving domestic violence, orders of protection, and international child abduction, among other matters. Grace began her legal career as a commercial litigator, equipping her with an expertise in the intersection between complex business matters and divorce.

With a warm, empathetic, and approachable demeanor, Grace builds strong, trusting relationships with her clients—making them feel heard, understood, and empowered in cases where the stakes are not just financial, but profoundly personal. She is a tactical thinker and sharp negotiator who carefully develops strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances. When necessary, she is also a fierce advocate in court, unafraid to fight for her clients’ best interests.

Grace has litigated cases throughout New York City in Supreme and Family Court, including Staten Island. She is the current director and Diversity Committee Chair of the Richmond County Bar Association and former vice president of the Staten Island Women’s Bar Association.

Grace joined KSTM from Blank Rome, where she practiced in one of the nation’s largest matrimonial groups, and brings a diverse legal background to her work. She gained courtroom experience as a student prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York and interned for Magistrate Judge Andrew Peck in the Southern District of New York. Grace also served as a research assistant and held child advocacy roles with two United Nations-affiliated NGOs, deepening her commitment to protecting vulnerable populations.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

  • Associate | Blank Rome LLP

EDUCATION

  • Brooklyn Law School (J.D.)
  • St. Joseph’s University (B.A., summa cum laude)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn
  • New York City Bar Association
  • New York Women’s Bar Association
  • Richmond County Bar Association (director and Diversity Committee Chair)
  • Staten Island Women’s Bar Association (former vice president) 

ADMISSIONS

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

LANGUAGES

  • Arabic