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%

Fees and Rates

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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

156 Client Reviews

5 star (156)
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Posted by Nick | March 9, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top-Notch Lawyer for Home Sellers

Selling my house was so much easier with Stella Bondar on my side. She was thorough, professional, and kept me informed every step of the way. I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer for this process!

Posted by Shana Surkov | March 5, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Seamless first home purchase

Stella Bondar is exceptional. She guided my husband and me through the purchase of our first home with remarkable clarity and efficiency. Her expertise is evident—she knew every detail and kept the process smooth from start to finish. We felt supported, informed, and confident every step of the way.... We highly recommend Stella Bondar!

Posted by James | February 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

119 Audobon Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Stella is the best Lawyer I had the pleasure to work with and represent me in a real estate transaction

Posted by Mark | January 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Cool, calm, and knowledgeable

Stella is always cool, calm, and collected. She is efficient and knowledgeable. She made the entire process seamless and smooth. When problems arose she was able to solve them quickly. I would definitely recommend her.

Posted by Kenneth and Rosie | December 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kind, Accommodating, Professional, Efficient, Smart

We are very blessed and thankful to have met Stella. She was very consistent and confident throughout the whole process of buying our dream home. All the paperwork that we had to deal with was simplified and explained in details by Stella. Her knowledge and wisdom helped us overcome our apprehensions.... Buying a home can be overwhelming, but Stella helped us gain the confidence and kept us calm the whole time. She was very efficient and punctual with all the paperwork that needed to be taken care of. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide us through the whole process. She treated my family with compassion and empathy, and which is rare these days. She has the qualities of what a professional and great attorney should be, but most of all, she has the qualities of what every human being should be. My family and I are blessed. We have found our “forever attorney” in Stella.

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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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