About Samuel A.
Samuel A. Scimeca studied journalism at Temple University, earning a B.A. in 2013. He then turned to law and completed his J.D. at Widener University Commonwealth Law School in 2018. Those formative years gave him both investigative instincts and the legal training required to work in a courtroom and at counsel's table.
After law school, Scimeca began his legal career in New Jersey. He moved into private practice and affiliated with Petro Cohen, P.C., where he has held positions at multiple office locations. His early work combined legal research, client interviews and court appearances. He took on a range of matters that required careful factual development and practical problem solving.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparing cases and direct in client communications. He handles pleadings and discovery, prepares motion practice and appears before state tribunals. He has experience managing case files from intake through resolution. The journalism background shows in how he frames issues and organizes facts for judges and opposing counsel alike.
Scimeca has maintained active standing in New Jersey. He participates in professional gatherings and remains involved in bar-related activities. That engagement keeps him current on procedural changes and emerging case law. He also draws on courtroom experience when advising clients about realistic outcomes and timelines.
At Petro Cohen, P.C., he works alongside a team that covers multiple practice areas. His work there reflects a balance between litigation tasks and client counseling. He spends time preparing written submissions and arguing before administrative or trial forums when the matter requires it. He also assists senior attorneys on complex matters that benefit from coordinated strategy.
Outside the office he has retained an interest in reporting and clear writing. Those skills affect his approach to briefs and client letters. He prefers direct, concise argumentation and a steady cadence in case preparation. Clients and peers note that he follows through on procedural deadlines and presents material in a straightforward way.
As of 2026, Samuel A. Scimeca is practicing law in New Jersey at Petro Cohen, P.C., where he represents clients and handles state matters on behalf of the firm.
