Grace M. Borrino is a Partner at Abrams Fensterman, LLP and a highly regarded matrimonial and family law attorney who has dedicated her practice exclusively to family and matrimonial law matters since 2010. Known for her practical guidance, litigation experience, and deep involvement within Brooklyn’s legal community, Grace represents clients navigating some of life’s most significant personal and financial challenges, including divorce, child custody disputes, post-judgment litigation, prenuptial agreements, and complex family law matters.
Practicing from Abrams Fensterman’s Brooklyn office, Grace has built a reputation for thoughtful advocacy, strategic counsel, and compassionate client representation. She regularly advises individuals and families on sophisticated matrimonial matters involving financial disclosure, equitable distribution, custody and parenting disputes, spousal support, and marital agreements, including pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
Her practical insight into matrimonial litigation and preventative family law planning has positioned Grace as an emerging thought leader within Brooklyn’s matrimonial law community. In 2026, Grace was elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers New York Chapter (“AAML”) and has been recognized by Super Lawyers in the area of Family Law since 2023.
Through years of professional development within one of New York’s premier matrimonial practices, Grace has continued Abrams Fensterman’s longstanding tradition of excellence representing clients throughout Brooklyn, Staten Island, New York City, and surrounding communities.
Grace has developed particular recognition for her work involving prenuptial agreements and the legal issues affecting enforceability under New York law. She is frequently invited to lecture before bar associations and professional organizations on developments in family law and recently presented “The Pitfalls of Prenups”, an educational presentation examining common challenges surrounding prenuptial agreements, including improper notarization, timing concerns, inadequate financial disclosure, and issues involving independent counsel.
Prior to joining Abrams Fensterman, Grace began her legal career at Caruso, Caruso & Branda, P.C., where she first developed her foundation in matrimonial litigation and family law advocacy under the leadership and mentorship of Executive Partner and Director of Abrams Fensterman’s Matrimonial and Family Law Department, RoseAnn C. Branda, one of New York’s most distinguished matrimonial attorneys and recognized leaders in family law litigation.
Leadership Beyond the Courtroom
Grace currently serves as Incoming President of the Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn, where she will be sworn into office in June 2026, further reflecting her standing within Brooklyn’s legal community and longstanding commitment to professional leadership.
Her upcoming presidency follows years of service within the organization and leadership of major initiatives, including the Columbian Lawyers Association’s respected annual Judiciary Night event.
Grace also serves on the Executive Board of the Brooklyn Bar Association as Second Vice
President and remains an active member of its Family Law Committee. She is a past President of the Bay Ridge Lawyers Association and has maintained active leadership roles across Brooklyn’s legal organizations for nearly two decades.
Brooklyn Bar Association (2005 – Present)
- Executive Board – Second Vice President (2026–2027)
- Executive Board – Recording Secretary (2025–2026)
- Trustee (2020–2025)
- Family Law Committee Member
- Young Lawyers Section – Co-Chair (2007–2008)
- Volunteer – Brooklyn Matrimonial Pro Bono Project (2014–Present)
Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn
- Incoming President (2026–2027)
- 1st Vice President (2025–2026)
- 2nd Vice President (2024–2025)
- 3rd Vice President (2023–2024)
- Corresponding Secretary (2022–2023)
- Board of Directors (2009–2014 / 2015–2022)
- Young Lawyers Section Co-Chair (2017–2018)
New York State Bar Association
- Family Law Section Member
Bay Ridge Lawyers Association
- President (2015–2016)
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Recording Secretary
- Judiciary Committee Leadership
- Developments in Law Committee Chair
Honors & Recognition
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) – New York Chapter — Fellow (2026)
- New York Metro Super Lawyer — Family Law (2023–Present)
- New York Metro Rising Star — Family Law (2013–2020)
- Champion of Justice Honoree — Brooklyn Daily Eagle (2019)
- Brooklyn Power Women in Business Honoree (2018)
Bar Admissions
Reported Cases
- Matter of Perau v. Ross, 106 AD3d 1013 (2nd Dept. May 2013)
- Rocco v. Rocco, 90 A.D.3d 886 (2nd Dept, December 20th, 2011)
- Ferriola v. Dimarzio, 83 A.D.3d 657 (2 Dept., April 05, 2011)
- Pinhas v. Comperchio,50 A.D.3d 1117, (2 Dept., April 29, 2008)
- Mercaldo v. Navarro, 50 A.D.3d 980 (2 Dept., April 22, 2008)
- Matone v. Sycamore Realty Corp., 50 A.D.3d 978 (2 Dept., April 22, 2008)
- Mazzei v. Licciardi, 47 A.D.3d 774 (2 Dept. January 22, 2008)
