Paula A. Menar

Paula A. Menar

4.5
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at New Brunswick, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Child Custody ... +3 more

97 Bayard Street, Suite 101, New Brunswick, NJ

About Paula

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 10%

25 years

10%
Probate 10%

21 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 24 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2004

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Menar & Menar

97 Bayard Street, Suite 101, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

Menar & Menar

11 Broad Street, Suite 2E, Freehold, NJ, 07728

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Paula A. Menar's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (15)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by Yana | July 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

I am sincerely grateful for the exceptional legal support I received during my divorce. My attorney demonstrated professionalism, clear communication, and a deep understanding of the process from start to finish. Their thoughtful guidance and attention to detail helped ease a very difficult time in m...y life. I felt confident knowing I was in capable hands. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of a strong and reliable divorce attorney.

Posted by anonymous | July 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

I reached out Menar & Menar because I was losing custody of my child. Ms. Menar was able to stop this and I recovered the custody of my child. She was my only hope when I thought I was going to lose my child. She went above and beyond and did everything she could to ensure a great outcome. I’m so gr...ateful & highly recommend her. KM

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Illegitimate/unfair charges- beware

I hired this office for a very simple case regarding visitation and child support. I was told multiple times that the ease of the case would not allot for more money than the amount of my retainer agreement and that I would get a refund. I paid the retainer agreement in full. I supplied the supportin...g documentation including requesting previous records myself, weeks before the case. Somehow they still only filed my counter application a day before my court date. Court was ok, although I felt it could have been much shorter however the attorney didn’t do anything to stop the other party from rambling on and on. After court I received an email stating I’d hear from the legal assistant regarding my refund. Instead I received a bill for $2,000 extra dollars. I looked through the itemization, shocked but accepting I am no expert. The billed items charged hundreds of dollars for my inquiry with the office (before I even decided about being represented), phone calls that were only few minutes long where I was charged an hour or more (I matched to my phone records), emails that didn’t ever happen, record requests where I had supplied the records myself, and several other items that were entirely made up. I disputed the charges, providing my own records (like my phone bill and email record that in no way could have been fabricated), and was told that I didn’t understand how things worked. I offered to compromise and started doing my own research. It turned out this is a repeat issue with this office and now I have to file a formal dispute that will end up with me in court/mediation again. Be careful- I guarantee you’ll be overcharged if they think you can pay it.

Posted by Antonio | November 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Greatly Appreciated and Satisfied with Paula Menar

Paula Menar is a very caring and very intelligent attorney. My case was very complex and Paula showed great caring and compassion through the process. She is very knowledgable of the law and understanding while guiding me thru my case. She is also very tough and fought hard to get the best result for... her my daughter and I. I would definitely recommend Paula Menar. I would use her services again if the need arises. She is the person you want on your side.

Posted by A.O. | December 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Caring Lawyer

I hired the Law Firm of Menar & Menar in 2012. I was going through a divorce, and was not only looking for legal advice, but a lawyer who would guide me through this difficult situation. Menar & Menar, Attorneys at Law, were compassionate, understanding, and explained all my choices so that I cou...ld make the best decisions for myself and my daughter.

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Paula A. Menar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kiomeiry Csepes

Family lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Paula as a professional colleague. She fights hard for her clients. I endorse her work highly."

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Jordan Rickards

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Wendy Armour

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Martin S. Goldin Family Law Award, Middlesex County Bar Association

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Senior Partner, Menar & Menar, Attorneys at Law

2004 - 2007

Owner, Paula A. Menar, Attorney at Law, LLC

2000 - 2004

Associate, Garces & Grabler, PC

Associations

2014 - Present

Middlesex County Bar Foundation

Vice President

2013 - Present

Monmouth Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Middlesex County Bar Foundation

Trustee

Middlesex County Bar Association

Member

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2013 - 2014

Office of Attorney Ethics - Fee Arbitration Committee for District 8

Chair

2013 - 2014

Middlesex County Bar Foundation

Treasurer

2012 - 2013

Middlesex County Bar Foundation

Secretary

2010 - 2014

Office of Attorney Ethics - Fee Arbitration Committee for District 8

Member

2006 - 2010

Office of Attorney Ethics - Ethics Committee for District 8

Member

2004 - 2014

Middlesex County Bar Association, Presiding Judges Committee

Member

Education

2000

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Montclair State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

2014 Boardwalk Seminar

Matrimonial Program

Languages

Spanish

English

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