Norman A. Roberts II
Norman A. Roberts II
Phone: 203-590-1070 | Email
Norman A. Roberts, II is a co-founding partner of GraberRoberts, LLC. Previously a partner at Marvin, Ferro, Barndollar & Roberts and Roberts Family Law, Norm co-founded GraberRoberts, LLC in 2018 so that he could continue to protect and represent clients with the highest level of care.
Practical, sharp, and creative, clients say that Norm was born to be a lawyer. His business-savvy, understanding of complex components, especially relating to accounting, and his creative approaches to resolution helps him to consistently deliver practical and beneficial outcomes for his clients.
Norm understands that negotiating and settling disputes is often the best option for clients. To that end, he will work tirelessly to reach the best and most beneficial resolutions for his clients. However, when negotiations do not work and court becomes the best option, Norm advocates for his client’s skillfully and tenaciously. An avid litigator, Norm is right at home in the courtroom.
Norm has a vast experience handling divorce and family law disputes, such as child support, alimony, property division, child custody, post judgment modifications and enforcements, and premarital agreements. In addition, Norm has a strong portfolio of appellate work and has argued dozens of appeals.
Norm speaks frequently on a number of family law topics, including as a panelist at legal education seminars presented by the Connecticut Bar Association and the Fairfield County Bar Association. He has also published a number of articles in the Connecticut Law Tribune and scholarly publications. Norm also acts as a Special Master in the Stamford Superior Court.
Norm attended Quinnipiac University School of Law where he graduated with honors in 1996.
Norm has been selected as a Rising Star from 2008 – 2010 and as a Super Lawyer from 2011 – 2023 by Super Lawyer Magazine. He was rated as one of the Top 50 attorneys in Connecticut and as one of the Top 100 attorneys in New England by Super Lawyers Magazine.
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Connecticut, 1996
Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2006
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Quinnipiac University School of Law, Bridgeport, Connecticut - Juris Doctor, with High Honors , 1996
Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, 1993
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Rising Stars (Family Law), 2008 - 2010
Super Lawyers (Family Law), 2011 - 2023
Top 50: Connecticut Super Lawyers, 2015-2019
Top 100: New England Super Lawyers, 2016-2017
Connecticut Super Lawyers (Law & Politics)
Best Lawyers in America - CT, 2023: Appeals; Family Law
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Connecticut Bar Association Appellate Advocacy Institute (2012, 2016), Faculty Member and presenter of the lecture Special Aspects of Family Appellate Law
Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section (2012), Presenter, Divorce and Discovery–Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices for Getting the Information You Need to Know in a Divorce Case
Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section (2005 - 2011) (Regular contributor to Recent Developments)
Connecticut Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section (2010), Introduction to Family Law
Fairfield County Bar Association, Family Law Section (January 12, 2005) (The Appeal Process in Family Cases)
Developments in Connecticut Family Law: 2006, 82 CBJ 339 (2008)
Two Decisions Dominate Past Court Term, 32 Conn. Law Trib. No. 38, Special Supplement, p. 6 (September 2006)
Extra Step Needed to Bridge Gap, 33 Conn. Law Trib. No. 35, Special Supplement, p. 5 (August 2007)
Discovery Abuse Taken Seriously, 33 Conn. Law Trib. No. 39, Special Supplement, p. 8 (September 2007)
Figuring Out What Constitutes Property, 35 Conn. Law Trib. No. 37, (September, 2009)
Limits Set on Child Support for High Wage Earners, 36 Conn. Law Trib. No. 37, (September, 2010)
Service as Special Master Fairfield Judicial District (family cases, 2005 – Present ); Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District (family cases, 2007 - Present)
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Service as Special Master Fairfield Judicial District (family cases, 2005 – Present)
Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District (family cases, 2007 - Present)
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American Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association
Executive Committee, Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Section, 2008 - 2012
Co-Chair, Fairfield County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2008 - 2012
Connecticut Judicial Branch Identity Theft Committee
Connecticut Judicial Branch Identity Theft Family Law Subcommittee
Connecticut Public Service and Trust Commission, Alternatives to Court Appearances Committee
Connecticut Public Service and Trust Commission, Alternatives to Court Appearances Technology Subcommittee, 2008 - 2009
Collaborative Divorce Attorneys of Fairfield County, 2010