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Frank A Petro
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Biography
Mr. Petro is a founding partner and heads the Workers' Compensation Department of Petro Cohen, P.C. He has limited his practice to handling workers' comp cases over the past 40+ years. Mr. Petro is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Workers' Compensation Law Attorney, which is the highest specialty certification available to workers' compensation lawyers in New Jersey. He is one of only 18 lawyers in the state that have held this certification since its inception in 1998.
For twenty-seven consecutive years, Mr. Petro has been named on the Best Lawyers in America® list for workers' c0mpensation, a distinction held by only 14 lawyers throughout the country. He is one of only four workers’ compensation attorneys in New Jersey to be named on the list, and the only NJ attorney to be named for 27 consecutive years.
Mr. Petro also has been selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyer® list every year since 2005, an honor that no more than five percent of the State's lawyers receive. Additionally, he has an "AV" rating from the world's leading lawyer referral service, Martindale-Hubbell; a rating reserved for those lawyers considered preeminent in their field as voted by their peers.
He has been one of only three Presidents of the leading professional organization for New Jersey workers' compensation lawyers and judges, The Justice James H. Coleman, Jr. New Jersey Workers' Compensation American Inn of Court, which has a membership of approximately 150 lawyers and judges throughout the State. He is also one of 38 National Trustees for the American Inns of Court Foundation, the nation's leading professional organization promoting legal excellence, professionalism, ethics and civility for United States judges and lawyers. Since 2008, he has served as National Treasurer for the American Inns of Court Foundation.
- Certified by New Jersey Supreme Court as a Workers' Compensation Law Attorney, since the inception of the New Jersey certification program (1997).
- Past President of The Justice James H. Coleman, Jr. New Jersey Workers' Compensation American Inn of Court, the leading New Jersey workers' compensation professional organization for judges and lawyers who practice New Jersey workers' compensation (2002-2006).
- National Trustee for the American Inns of Court Foundation, the nation's leading professional organization for judges and lawyers dedicated to legal excellence, professionalism, ethics and civility (2004 to date); National Treasurer for the American Inns of Court Foundation (2008 to date).
- Fifteen years service on the Executive Committee for the Workers' Compensation Section of the New Jersey Bar Association, including representative of the Judicial Selection Committee for all attorney's seeking to become workers' compensation judges.
- Named in every New Jersey survey by "Best Lawyers in America" as one of New Jersey's leading workers' compensation lawyers (1995 to date); Named in every New Jersey issue of "Super Lawyers" in the area of workers' compensation (2005-to date).
- A/V rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the world's leading referral service. The AV rating is reserved for less than 10% of lawyers who are considered preeminent in their fields.
For more information on workers' compensation in Atlantic City, Cherry Hill, Cape May Court House, Northfield and the surrounding areas of Central and Southern New Jersey contact, Mr. Petro at.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 49 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1976
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Location
Petro Cohen, P.C.
2111 New Rd, #202, Northfield, NJ, 08225
Petro Cohen, P.C.
1814 E NJ-70, #336, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003
Petro Cohen, P.C.
100 Horizon Center Blvd, #111, Hamilton, NJ, 08691
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Best Law Firm, Workers’ Compensation Law, Tier 1 NJ, Best Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2021
Best Law Firm, Workers’ Compensation Law, Tier 2 NJ, Best Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2020
Best Law Firm, Workers’ Compensation Law, Tier 2 NJ, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Best Law Firm, Workers’ Compensation Law, Tier 2 NJ, Best Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Best Law Firm, Workers’ Compensation Law, Tier 2 NJ, Best Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Best Law Firm, Workers’ Compensation Law, Tier 2 NJ, Best Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2016
Best Law Firm, Workers’ Compensation Law, Tier 1 NJ, Best Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Best Law Firm, Workers’ Compensation Law, Tier 1 NJ, Best Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2014
Best Law Firm, Workers’ Compensation Law, Tier 1 NJ, Best Lawyers
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Law Firm, Workers' Compensation Law, Tier 1, NJ, Best Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Best Law Firm, Workers' Compensation Law, Tier 1, NJ, Best Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2011
Best Law Firm, Workers' Compensation Law, Tier 1, NJ, Best Lawyers
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Best Law Firm, Workers' Compensation Law, Tier 1, NJ, Best Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2008
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2007
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2004
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2003
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2002
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2001
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
2000
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
1999
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
1998
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
1997
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
1996
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
1995
Best Lawyers in America, NJ Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers
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Certified Workers' Compensation Law Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Partner, Petro Cohen, P.C.
Associations
2004 - Present
American Inns of Court FoundationNational Trustee
New Jersey State Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section
Member
Justice James H. Coleman, Jr. New Jersey Workers’ Compensation American Inn of Court
President
2008 - 2012
American Inns of Court FoundationNational Treasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Medical Professional Receives Significant Compensation Award
He received a compensation Award of permanent partial disability entitling him to 360 weeks of compensation benefits (tax-free weekly rate of $619) totalling $222,840, and the right to re-open his claim within two years of the last payment date.
Casino Worker Receives Two Awards of Compensation for Workplace Accidents
After his first accident, he received compensation of $23,442. As a result of a subsequent accident, he received compensation of $56,673. The Award also entitles him to future benefits if his condition worsens within two years of last payment date.
Casino Worker Awarded Permanent Disability Benefits
Initially, she received compensation for 450 weeks at 70% of her weekly wage. After re-opening the claim, she was entitled to lifetime compensation (70% of weekly wage)/ 100% permanent total disability and is entitled to lifetime medical treatment
PCPM Helps Injured Worker Receive Substantial Disability Award
In September 2014, the client received an Award of compensation for $19,440 in compensation, then subsequently received an Award entitling him to 300 weeks of compensation for a total of $62,000 in compensation, inclusive of the previous Award.
Education
1976
Rutgers University
J.D.
1973
American University
BS
Publications
2022
2022
Petro Cohen Website
Understanding Second Injury Fund in Workers’ Compensation
2022
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Auto Insurance: What Insurance Coverage Should You Carry?
2021
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Common Workplace Accidents in Workers’ Compensation Cases
2021
Petro Cohen Website
What Are Common Causes of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)?
2021
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How to Reopen a Workers’ Compensation Claim
2021
Petro Cohen Website
What Are Common Lifting Injuries That Lead to Workers' Compensation Claims?
2021
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Occupational Disease and Workers' Compensation: What You Need To Know
2021
Petro Cohen Website
How to Reopen a Workers’ Compensation Claim
2021
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Filing a Third-Party Lawsuit in Addition to a Work Accident Claim
2021
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Three Ways to Reduce Slip and Fall Injuries
2021
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Can I Sue My Employer for Psychological Injuries?
2020
Petro Cohen Website
WEAR and TEAR: Can Prolonged Sitting Cause a Herniated Disc?
2020
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How Do You Prove That a WEAR and TEAR Injury Is Work-Related?
2020
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Are EMTs Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in New Jersey?
2020
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Work-Related Hearing Loss Claims: What You Need To Know
2020
2020
2020
2020
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Can I Claim Compensation for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
2020
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What to Do If My Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied
2020
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What Are My Rights When I Return from Being Out on Workers’ Compensation?
2020
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6 Key Facts about Hiring a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
2020
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Are EMTs Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in New Jersey?
2020
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What are the Considerations for Filing for Workers’ Compensation in New Jersey?
2020
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Can I File a Worker’s Compensation Claim for a Concussion in New Jersey?
2020
2020
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How Does Workers’ Compensation Work?
2020
2020
Petro Cohen Website
Do You Need a Lawyer to File for Workers’ Compensation in New Jersey?
2020
2020
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What Are the Types of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Benefits?
2020
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Surveillance by Workers’ Compensation Insurers
2020
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How Do You Prove When You Suffered a WEAR and TEAR Injury?
2020
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Are There Any Exceptions to the “Going and Coming Rule” in New Jersey?
2020
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Wear and Tear Recovery – How Long Does It Take?
2020
2020
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Know the Signs: Catching Wear and Tear Injuries Early
2019
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How Do I Know If My Injury Is Due to WEAR and TEAR at Work?
2019
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Common Wear and Tear Among Health Care Workers
2019
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How is a Workers' Compensation Claim Different from a Personal Injury Claim?
2019
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Are Mental Health Claims Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?
2019
2019
2019
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Are You Entitled to Permanent Partial Disability?
2019
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How Does New Jersey’s Recent Supplemental Benefit Statute Impact Me?
2019
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What to Do If your Employer Won't Take Your Wear and Tear Injury Seriously
2019
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Rotator Cuff Wear and Tear Injuries
2018
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Could My Lower Back Pain Be a Repetitive Stress Injury?
2018
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Can You Lose Your Retirement Benefits If You File a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
2018
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When Does an Illness Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?
2018
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Is Workers’ Compensation a No-Fault System?
2017
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Wear and Tear Injuries in the Workplace: An Overview for Employees
2017
2017
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Employer Defenses Against Workers’ Comp Claims
2017
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How Medical Evidence Affects Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
2016
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Four Common Myths About Workers’ Compensation
2016
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Tyson Foods’ Fight Against Workers’ Compensation
2016
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The Danger of Chemical Exposure in the Workplace
2016
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Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation for a Pre-Existing Condition?
2016
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Why You Should Stop Ignoring Your WEAR and TEAR™ Injury Today
2016
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What if My WEAR and TEAR™ Injury is Related to a Pre-Existing Condition?
2016
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Healthcare Workers Are Especially Susceptible to Workplace Injuries
2016
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How to File a WEAR and TEAR™ Workers’ Compensation Claim
2016
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What to do When Your Employer Is Uncooperative with Your Workers' Comp Claim
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English