John B. Bitar

Banking and Finance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

New Brunswick, New Jersey

26+ years experience

Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf LLP

Updated: Dec 29, 2025

Contact Information

732-846-7600

https://www.windelsmarx.com/people/john-bitar

120 Albany Street Plaza, Sixth Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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Bio

John B. Bitar has substantial experience in the area of public finance representing issuers, underwriters, and borrowers in taxable and tax-exempt bond financings. He represents banks issuing letters of credit in support of such bonds. Additionally, he has represented banks and business entities in public and private offerings, securities compliance and regulatory matters, and mergers and acquisitions. https://www.windelsmarx.com/people/john-bitar John B. Bitar has substantial experience in the area of public finance representing issuers, underwriters, and borrowers in taxable and tax-exempt bond financings. He represents banks issuing letters of credit in support of such bonds. Additionally, he has represented banks and business entities in public and private offerings, securities compliance and regulatory matters, and mergers and acquisitions. https://www.windelsmarx.com/people/john-bitar

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

New Jersey

State Capital

Trenton

Highest Court

New Jersey Supreme Court

Bar Association

New Jersey State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Woodbridge (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Woodbridge (2023)
Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Health Care Law
Recognized: Public Finance Law
Practice Area: Real Estate Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018

Education

Rutgers University–Newark, J.D., graduated 1999

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Reviews

Charles Rogers

3 months ago

Expert Public Finance Lawyer

John B. Bitar provided exceptional guidance on a complex municipal bond financing project. His deep expertise in public finance and tax-exempt bond transactions, honed over 26 years, was evident in every step. The team at Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf LLP was highly professional, responsive, and clearly knowledgeable in banking and finance law—two areas where Mr. Bitar has been recognized as a Lawyer of the Year. He navigated regulatory hurdles with ease and secured favorable terms for our client. His strategic approach and attention to detail ensured a seamless process. Highly recommend for public finance matters, particularly in New Jersey.