About Susan
Susan Petro is a founding partner and the current managing partner of Petro Cohen, P.C., a law firm based in New Jersey that specializes in personal injury and products liability cases. With over 30 years of legal experience, she is known as a leading attorney in these areas. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ms. Petro has been serving clients in New Jersey since her admission to the bar in 1984, ensuring that language barriers do not hinder access to justice for her clients. In 1981, Ms. Petro earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University, a pivotal step that laid the foundation for her legal career. She continued her education at Rutgers University School of Law-Camden, where she received her Juris Doctor in 1984.
Her academic background gave her a strong understanding of the law, which she has applied throughout her extensive career. At Petro Cohen, P.C., she focuses on personal injury litigation, handling a variety of cases including automobile accidents, slip and fall incidents, and wrongful death claims. Throughout her career, Ms. Petro has been actively involved in various professional organizations. From 1998 to 1999, she served as the President of the Atlantic County Bar Association, a role that allowed her to influence the legal community in significant ways. She has been a member of this association since 1987, demonstrating her long-standing commitment to the legal profession. Additionally, she contributed to the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law from 2000 to 2008, helping to shape the standards for legal practice in the state.
Recognition of her legal expertise has come in various forms. Ms. Petro received a Distinguished rating from Martindale-Hubbell, evidence of her high professional achievement and ethical standards. This accolade reflects her dedication to providing quality legal representation and her commitment to upholding the integrity of the legal profession. Her clients benefit from her extensive knowledge and experience, which she applies diligently to each case. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ms. Petro is deeply committed to community service.
Since 2011, she has been involved with the Galloway Township Education Foundation, serving as its Immediate Past President from 2019 to 2023 and currently as Vice President. Her leadership in this organization shows her dedication to education and community development. Additionally, she is a Barrister with the Vincent S. Haneman Inn of Court, having served from 1995 to 2003. Ms. Petro’s commitment to her clients and her community not only enhances her legal practice but also enriches her personal life, demonstrating her belief in the importance of giving back.
