Paula A. Menar

Paula A. Menar

4.5
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 25 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%

26 years

10%
Probate 10%

22 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 25 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

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Posted by Kimberly | October 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I was represented better than I could have imagined!

I contacted Menar & Menar because I was losing custody of my son. Ms. Menar was able to stop this and I recovered the custody of my son. Ms. Menar was my only hope when I thought I was going to lose my son. My experience with Menar & Menar was stupendous through and through. Ms. Menar knows he...r craft and walks the extra mile with you. I was represented better than I could have imagined. My needs were put first and I was treated as a friend rather than a number. My opinions were valued and my doubts were always reassured. My nerves were calmed and the process was always explained to me. She was completely understanding, professional and worked very diligently to the end. Ms. Menar fought hard for me. She went above and beyond and did everything she could to ensure a great outcome. I could not have asked for a better law firm or attorney. I am so grateful and I highly recommend her and her firm.

Posted by Nida | July 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Phenomenal Advocate

I hired Paula to represent me for my restraining order, divorce and custody battle. She truly is very efficient and so experienced. The whole process was very long but I never felt as Paula was not looking out for me. She was the voice that I never knew I had. There were many days where I lost hope b...ut in the end she made sure I got what was right for me. She helped me grow and she provided me the assistance I needed. Not only was she able to defend me from an unjust accusation, her calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional succor to myself and those I care about most. Paula has stood by every one of my requests and guided me through the entire lengthy process. Though we faced challenges, she did not falter. Her thorough research provided us the pathway we needed to rise to victory. I will only recommend Paula as I have never been nor have I ever seen anyone treated better. I am proud to be a Paula's client and will continue to retain them for all legal matters that may arise as I know I am in the best hands.

Posted by Phoebe | August 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

The Absolute Best

Paula Menar was incredible! I had a temporary restraining order and the judge advised me to seek counsel when my ex asked for an extension to get a lawyer. Paula was referred to me by a friend. She was an absolute shark in the courtroom! My ex is a very charismatic person and a pathological liar.... Like most pathological liars he is very convincing. So many times before when I tried to bring up things that he had done no one believed me. Paula caught him in lie after lie. She was so skillful at what she does that not only did she catch him in his lies she had him admit to the lies without him even realizing what he was doing! He was revealed for the controlling, abusive, narcissist that he is. The things I had to talk about were painful and embarrassing but Paula helped me through my time on the stand with a great amount of compassion while remaining professional. That is a hard balance to achieve but she nailed it. My final restraining order was granted. My life in the past 10 months since our court date has improved beyond belief. I’m not getting texts every 30 seconds. I’m not waking up to find him in my house even though the doors were locked. I have had no communication from him whatsoever. I never imagined life could be this peaceful, this joyful, this stress-free. I don’t think I could have gotten to this point without Paula as my lawyer in the courtroom. She helped change my life for the better. I strongly recommend Menar & Menar.

Posted by Ravi Kumar | June 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

One of the Best!

Paula represented me in my divorce case. In the beginning, I had hired another attorney as he made me believe that the divorce case in NJ is very simple. After dealing with him and coming to know the judiciary system, I realized that most of attorneys here are clueless when the case goes to trial. ... Most of the attorney are just to forward the documents back and forth and have you sign it, they hope that both the parties agree and case is closed. However Paula is the best, she is an all-rounder that can maneuver the case in either situation. She will try her best to get the case settle before going to trial in your favor, at the same time, she is fearless to make the case in trial room too. She is very adaptable and comes across as a friendly and family oriented person. This helps you, as a client, since you go through both the emotional and financial trauma during the divorce process. She along with her partner, provide clients the backup and second opinion needed in the complex situation. I was involved in the fraudulent marriage situation that was complicated, involving false domestic violence and other aspect of the divorce and she delivered it for me. She is the best!

Posted by client | April 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

VERY CLEVER AND TACTICIAN!

She helped me and won, in a nasty relocation case. excellent service, good team work as a brother and sister. Big thank you to them!

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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

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Wendy Armour

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 31

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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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