Elliot Solop, Esq., is a founding partner at Solop, Bondarowicz & Gargulinski, where he combines personal experience with professional expertise to guide clients through the complexities of family law. Elliot understands firsthand how challenging divorce and family transitions can be. His personal background provides Elliot with a unique perspective on the emotional and practical aspects of family law, allowing him to approach each case with empathy, care, and deep understanding.
Elliot has represented a diverse range of clients, from neighbors next door to high-profile professionals in the family law context. He holds a B.S. in Finance, cum laude, from Montclair State University. During his tenure at Montclair State University, he played college basketball, coached high school basketball, and worked at Smith Barney as a financial analyst intern. He earned his J.D. from New York Law School, where he was deeply involved in the Sports Law Society and became a FIBA certified sports agent. After law school, Elliot served as a law clerk to the Hon. John A. Jorgensen, JSC of the New Jersey Superior Court, Family Part, where he honed his skills in handling matrimonial matters such as custody, support, and equitable distribution.
Elliot is known for his dedication to the practice of family law and his commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity and professionalism. In 2021, he was honored with the Martin S. Goldin Family Law Award through the Middlesex County Bar Association, recognizing his leadership, professionalism, and commitment to settling issues fairly before resorting to litigation. In 2014, he was also honored with the Middlesex County Bar Association Young Lawyer of the Year Award. He has been honored by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star every year since 2017. He has been previously named as a Best Lawyer through Best Lawyers Publication and one of the best lawyers for families through New Jersey Family.
Beyond his legal practice, Elliot is actively involved in his community. He served as a trustee and chair of the Sports & Entertainment Law Committee for the Middlesex County Bar Association and is a past president of the Middlesex County Bar Foundation. Elliot has also taught sports and entertainment as a professor at Rider University and contributed to several books, including “Stress-Free Divorce Volume 4” and “In the Arena: A Sports Law Handbook.”
In addition to his legal career, Elliot is a successful real estate investor. He has built a diverse portfolio of properties and has a passion for finding opportunities in the real estate market. Elliot's experience in real estate investing and deep knowledge of the market and creative financing allows him to think creatively and negotiate effectively, skills that benefit his legal clients as well. This skill separates him apart from the competition.
Elliot lives in New Jersey with his wife Stephanie, also an accomplished attorney, and their blended family. He enjoys coaching his children’s sports teams, watching highlights of the 1996 Chicago Bulls, and spending quality time with his family. His goal is to make Solop, Bondarowicz & Gargulinski a family-oriented firm that provides compassionate, effective legal representation for every client.