About Andrew J.
Andrew J. Podolski built his legal foundation at Rutgers School of Law–Newark, where he earned his J.D. in 2002. He moved into practice in New Jersey after law school. Over the years he has combined practice and association work, often focusing on the needs and governance of community associations.
Podolski has been involved with the Community Associations Institute, New Jersey Chapter (CAI-NJ) for many years. His roles at CAI-NJ include membership on the Legislative Action Committee and the Community Trends Editorial Committee. He also serves as Vice President of the Political Action Committee. Those positions place him at the intersection of policy discussion and practical governance issues for condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners associations in the state.
His association work is steady and long-term. He has maintained membership in CAI-NJ since 2002, taking on committee assignments that demand both close attention to regulatory detail and an ability to work with board members and managers. His peers see him at seminars and in committee rooms, often weighing in on legislative proposals that affect association operations.
In private practice, Podolski is based at Stark & Stark. There he represents clients on matters that commonly arise for community associations. His hands-on work includes advising boards, drafting and reviewing governing documents, and handling disputes that can range from covenant enforcement to claims between residents and associations. He typically works on issues where association rules, municipal codes and state statutes intersect, and he brings the committee experience from CAI-NJ into practical legal counsel.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparing for hearings and meetings. He tends to favor clear written advice over broad pronouncements. That approach appears in his committee contributions as well, where he has participated in editorial discussions for Community Trends, helping translate complex regulatory developments into language board members can use.
Podolski practices in New Jersey and spends much of his time addressing the governance and compliance questions that regularly confront community associations. He continues to serve on CAI-NJ committees while maintaining his office at Stark & Stark, where he focuses on association law, document drafting and dispute resolution for community-governed properties.
