Stella Bondar

Stella Bondar

also known as Stella V. Bondar

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 26 years

Real estate Lawyer at East Brunswick, NJ
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Wills & Living Wills

., East Brunswick, NJ

About Stella

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Real Estate 99%

Residential Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate; Commercial Leases; 1031 Exchanges; Coop Apartments; Business Acquisitions & Financing; Short Sales

29 years | 2,000 cases

99%
Wills and Living Wills 1%

Last Will & Testament, General Durable Power of Attorney and Advance Health Care Directive

25 years | 500 cases

1%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Stella V. Bondar, PC

., East Brunswick, NJ, 08816-2958

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Stella Bondar's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

157 Client Reviews

Showing 151 - 155 of 157 reviews

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

A very helpful Lawyer

Stella Bondar represented me in the purchase of a luxury condo in a high rise, and her dedicated attention to me should be noted. She's a very busy attorney, but still made time to reassure my nerves and offer guidance. I also really appreciate her candor and attention to detail. Stella has great e...xperience and knowledge of the local real estate climate that you won't find elsewhere. I highly recommend her!

Posted by Sam | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Commercial

Simply the "BEST"!

Stella V. Bondar, Esq. is the best Commercial Real Estate Attorney in the Tri-State Area. I have had my share of bad experiences with legal "professionals" and can definitely vouch for Ms. Bondar's extraordinary level of professionalism and knowledge of the law. Stella assisted me in the sale and pur...chase of several investment properties and 1031 EXCHANGES and handled all of my cases with the utmost care and diligence.

Posted by Alina | July 24, 2015 | Real Estate

We need more real estate attorneys of this kind!

I have yet to meet another real estate attorney who is as knowledgeable, professional and confident as Ms. Bondar. We had a very difficult case of house selling. Ms. Bondar handled all angles of the case with care as if this was the only case she was working on at the time! I was also impressed with ...her deep real estate law expertise and prompt attention to detail! Since we didn’t use a realtor to sell our house, Ms. Bondar had to take us through the house selling process. She handled it with ease pointing out the details and the steps we had to take to ensure the smooth sailing. Last but not least I’m very grateful for her ability to make clients be at ease, expertise, and graceful handling of the overall process!

Posted by Sergey | February 11, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements

The Best Real Estate Lawyer

Stella Bondar is the best lawyer that I have ever worked with. I have never met a lawyer that actually cares and handles a client's deal as though it was her own family. She is so experienced that no matter what obstacles arise or how difficult the other parties to a transaction may be, there is no w...ay that Stella will not go out of her way and above and beyond her call of duty to close a deal. This lady knows her stuff. Some may call her a tough cookie, but this is one tough cookie that you want on your side.

Posted by Alla | May 02, 2012 | Real Estate

I recommend Stella V. Bondar, Esq.

Stella is smart, diplomatic, detail oriented and is just an amazing attorney. My husband and I were very nervous because we had to sell one house, refinance another property and purchase a new construction home all within a matter of 3 months from the date we signed the Contract. If it was not for ou...r attorney's years of experience, all of these transactions would never have closed. There were numerous complications in each one of the transactions and Stella Bondar handled all of them with ease and confidence. In fact she held my hand throughout the whole ordeal and helped me keep my sanity. She is the absolute best and I will recommend her to ALL of my friends and family from now on.

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Stella Bondar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dorit Goikhman

Real estate lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Stella is incredibly knowledgable in her field, and advocates zealously for her clients. It is a pleasure working with her as opposing counsel."

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Berdymurat Berdyev

Real estate lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and I always recommend Ms. Bondar to all of my clients and friends. She is exceptionally knowledgeable and reliable real estate attorney!"

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Ilona Shtark

Real estate lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Stella Bondar, Esq. for over 10 years. I endorse Stella Bondar for her professionalism and integrity. . Attorney Bondar is very experienced, reputable and knowledgeable. She always strives for excellence while providing knowledgeable and highly professional counsel to her clients."

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Alona Magidova

Real estate lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am a family lawyer. Through the years, I have represented clients who used Ms. Bondar for their real estate needs. These clients had the highest accolades for Ms. Bondar's services. Ms. Bodar is knowledgeable in her field, dedicated to her clients and a professional of the highest standing."

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Louis Chapman

Real estate lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had several real estate transactions with Stella Bondar over the years. She is very intelligent and thorough. She does a great job for her clients and is a pleasure to work with. She works hard to keep transactions together without compromising on important matters."

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Ilona Shtark

Banking lawyer

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Louis Chapman

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer - NOMINATION, Super Lawyers

2019

CLIENTS' CHOICE AWARD, Avvo

2018

CLIENTS' CHOICE AWARD, Avvo

1996

Excellence in Estate Planning, Hofstra University School of Law

1996

National Honor Society, Hoftsra University School of Law

1994

MAGNA CUM LAUDE GRADUATE, SUNY Stony Brook

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Lawyer/Owner, Law Office of Stella V. Bondar, Esq., PC

2001 - 2001

Lawyer, Law Office of Marvin Lehman

1999 - 2001

Lawyer, Woodmont Builders

1999 - 2001

Lawyer, Law Office of Bruce D. Nimensky

1997 - 1999

Lawyer, Wilf & Silverman Law Firm

Associations

1997 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

1990 - 1994

National Honor Society

Member

1990 - 1994

Dean's List

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Stella V. Bondar, Esq. is a Real Estate Attorney

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Education

1996

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Stony Brook University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Realtors Conference

NY vs NJ Real Estate Transactions

Publications

2019

LinkedIn 5 Types of Property Ownership – Which Is Best for You?

2019

LinkedIn To “Trust” or “Not To Trust” Estate & Capital Gains Taxes

2019

LinkedIn PRIMARY RESIDENCE EXCLUSION - Capital Gains

2019

LinkedIn To "Gift" or "Not to Gift" - Using the Lifetime Gift Tax Exemption for gifts to lower value of your Estate

2019

LinkedIn The Importance of Title Insurance When Purchasing Real Estate

2019

LinkedIn Don't Be Penny Wise & Dollar Foolish Hire A Real Estate Attorney

2019

LinkedIn "To Add or Not to Add"​ a person to the Deed When Purchasing Real Estate?

2019

LinkedIn What to Consider When Buying A Bank Owned Home?

2019

LinkedIn WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A CONDOMINIUM or COOPERATIVE APARTMENT

2018

LinkedIn 1031 Exchanges

2018

LinkedIn Capital Gains

2000

Law Office of Stella V. Bondar, Esq., P.C. Real Estate Transaction Checklist

Languages

English

Russian

Activity

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