Anthony L. Cenatiempo
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Stamford, CT
Selected to Rising Stars: 2010 - 2015
Anthony L. Cenatiempo is a family law attorney at GraberRoberts, LLC, in Stamford, Connecticut. Mr. Cenatiempo has over 15 years of legal experience and handles family law matters at the trial and appellate levels. He represents clients in Stamford and throughout Fairfield County, in cities including Darien, Easton, Greenwich, Westport and Weston.
During his time in practice, Mr. Cenatiempo has helped many Connecticut residents through difficult times in their lives. He provides advice and practical guidance throughout the complexities of the family law process, and he is an experienced advocate in the courtroom and at the negotiating table, always focused on obtaining the best outcome for his clients.
Outside of his law practice, Mr. Cenatiempo stays involved in his legal community through participation in professional organizations. He is an active member of the Fairfield County Bar Association and the Connecticut Bar Association, serving in many leadership positions and authoring articles for both organizations during his career.
Mr. Cenatiempo continues to serve as co-chair of the Fairfield County Bar Association Appellate Section and the Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee. He also provides pro bono services to the Town of Wilton Zoning Board of Appeals.
Raised in Fairfield, Mr. Cenatiempo received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut. He went on to earn his law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law. While in law school, he served on the moot court board and clerked for the Connecticut Judicial Branch Superior Court Legal Research Office. He holds licenses to practice law before all Connecticut state courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.
- 70%Family Law
- 20%Appellate
- 10%Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Appeals
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2021
- Rising Stars: 2010 - 2015
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About Anthony L. Cenatiempo
First Admitted: 2005, Connecticut
Professional Webpage: https://graberroberts.com/about.html
Educational Background
- University of Connecticut, B.A, 2001
Pro bono/Community Service
- Member – Wilton Zoning Board of Appeals (2018 – present)
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Fairfield County Bar Association, Issue Spotting & Procedural Tips for Family Law Appeals (Lecturer), March 29, 2017
- Connecticut Bar Association, Introduction to Family Law (Organized & Moderated), March 2, 2011
- Connecticut Bar Association, Divorce and Discovery–Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices for Getting the Information You Need to Know in a Divorce Case (Lecturer), June 1, 2012
- Fairfield County Bar Association, E-Filing in the Supreme and Appellate Courts: What You Need to Know to Get It Right the First Time (Organized & Moderated), March 24, 2016
Honors/Awards
- , Rising Star, Connecticut Super Lawyers* (Family Law), 2010 - 2015
- , University of Connecticut School of Law, CALI Award for Excellence in Trial Practice and earned a position on the Moot Court Board based on his appellate advocacy skills
- , Achievement Award for Outstanding Service to the Bar, Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, 2009 - 2010
- , Rising Star, Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee, 2010 - 2011
- , Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers* (Family Law), 2017-2018
Bar/Professional Activity
- Connecticut, 2005
- Fairfield County Bar Association Appellate Section, Co-Chair (2015 – Present)
- Fairfield County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, Co-Chair (2009 – 2011)
- Connecticut Bar Association Task Force On Mentoring New Attorneys, Member (2011 – 2012)
- Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee, Member (2009 – Present)
- Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Executive Committee, Non-CLE Director (2012 – 2013)
- Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Executive Committee, Diversity Director (2011 – 2012)
- Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Executive Committee, Member (2009 – 2013)
- U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 2012
Last Updated: 5/27/2021