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Susan Petro

Susan Petro

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  • Personal Injury, Products Liability
  • New Jersey
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Biography

A founding partner and current managing partner of Petro Cohen, P.C., Ms. Petro focuses on personal injury litigation and has more than 30 years of experience. She is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish.  She is a former president of the Atlantic County Bar Association and served nine years as master in the Vincent S. Haneman America Inn of Court.

Ms. Petro has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University and received her law degree at Rutgers University School of Law.  Ms. Petro is a Phi Beta Kappa and has served on numerous boards and committees during her legal tenure.

- Member of New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law (2000 to 2008)
- Member, NJ State Bar Association (1985-present)
- Member Atlantic County Bar Association (1987-present/President, 1998-1999/Board of Directors, 1993-1997)
- Member of Judicial Selection Committee of Atlantic County Bar Association (1995-2000)
- Barrister with Vincent S. Haneman Inn of Court (1995 -2003/Executive Board Counselor, 2002-2003)
- Named "Best of The (Atlantic City) Press" Attorney, 2007
- Galloway Township Education Foundation, Board Member, Current President

Susan and her husband, Frank, are longtime residents of Galloway Township and have two grown children. Susan enjoys working out, shopping, and traveling with her family. As an education advocate, Susan has been a longtime supporter of the Galloway Township elementary and middle schools, and Absegami high school. She currently serves as the president of the Galloway Education Foundation.

For more information on personal injury, or to set up a free consultation, contact Ms. Petro at (888) 675-7607.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Education
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
J.D. (1984)
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway
B.A. (1981)
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Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
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Awards
Distinguished Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
A Distinguished rating by Martindale-Hubbell is considered an excellent rating, indicating the attorney is widely respected by peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Distinguished Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
A Distinguished rating by Martindale-Hubbell is considered an excellent rating, indicating the attorney is widely respected by peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Distinguished Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
A Distinguished rating by Martindale-Hubbell is considered an excellent rating, indicating the attorney is widely respected by peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Distinguished Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
A Distinguished rating by Martindale-Hubbell is considered an excellent rating, indicating the attorney is widely respected by peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Best Law Firm, Personal Injury, Tier 2 NJ
Best Lawyers
Named “Best of The (Atlantic City) Press” Attorney,
Press of Atlantic City
Professional Associations
Atlantic County Bar Association
President, 1998-1999/Member 1987-present
- Current
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New Jersey State Bar  # 044931984
Member
- Current
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New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law
Member
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Vincent S. Haneman Inn of Court
Barrister, Member
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Judicial Selection Committee of Atlantic County Bar Association
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Facts About Car Accidents and Permanent Disabilities
Petro Cohen
What Teenage Drivers Should Do After a Car Accident
Petro Cohen
Who Is Liable for Injuries on a Hotel Premises?
Petro Cohen
Fatal Car Accident: What is the Average Settlement?
Petro Cohen Website
PTSD After a Workplace Injury
Petro Cohen Website
Websites & Blogs
Website
Petro Cohen
Blog
Facts About Car Accidents and Permanent Disabilities
Blog
Who Is Liable for Injuries on a Hotel Premises?
Blog
What Teenage Drivers Should Do After a Car Accident
Blog
Auto Insurance: What Insurance Coverage Should You Carry?
Contact & Map
Petro Cohen, P.C.
The Executive Plaza
2111 New Road, Suite 202
Northfield, NJ 08225
Toll-Free: (888) 675-7607
Telephone: (609) 677-1700
Fax: (609) 677-1790
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Cape May
211 S. Main Street
Suite 101
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Toll-Free: (888) 675-7607
Telephone: (609) 729-1187
Fax: (609) 677-1790
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Cherry Hill
Beowulf Plaza
1814 E. Rt 70, Suite 336
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Toll-Free: (888) 675-7607
Telephone: (856) 673-4181
Fax: (609) 677-1790
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Trenton Area
100 Horizon Center Blvd.
Suite 111
Hamilton, NJ 08691
Toll-Free: (888) 675-7607
Telephone: (609) 528-5621
Fax: (609) 677-1790
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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