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ROBERT E. PAARZ, Esq., was certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney in 1983, and was re-certified in 1991, 1998, and 2005. In 2010, Mr. Paarz was one of only two lawyers in the entire state of New Jersey to be admitted into the American College of Trial Lawyers, a prestigious national organization into which leading attorneys in the U.S. are admitted by invitation only.. Based on selection by polling other attorneys, Mr. Paarz has consistently been named a "Super Lawyer" in Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice by New Jersey magazine. He is also listed in Best Lawyers, the oldest peer review publication of the legal profession, under the specialty of Medical Malpractice. Best Lawyers compiles lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting peer review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional is rated "AV" by Martindale Hubbell, the highest available rating for legal ability and ethical standards.. Mr. Paarz was formerly a highly successful medical malpractice defense attorney. Between 1976 and 2001, he tried over 250 medical malpractice cases to a verdict, many involving catastrophic injury and death. Mr. Paarz also personally argued more than 10 cases in front of the New Jersey Supreme Court, several of which shaped the law in medical malpractice in New Jersey.. Mr. Paarz decided to end his representation of defendants in medical malpractice cases in 2001. "I had a change of heart in midcareer. I love to try cases and it was very satisfying to exonerate a physician I felt did nothing wrong. But a defense attorney typically must defend whatever cases a malpractice insurance company assigns, and I grew tired of having to defend medical care I personally didn't believe in." Instead, he chose to begin representing patients. "The nice part about plaintiff's work, besides the satisfaction of advocating for a patient's right to quality health care, is that we choose which cases we pursue and will only litigate cases we believe in.". In his very first trial as a plaintiff's attorney in a medical malpractice case, Mr. Paarz obtained a jury verdict in excess of 4 million dollars. Mr. Paarz graduated cum laude (with honors) from both the Georgia Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Science) and Rutgers University School of Law (Juris Doctor).

Rich is an attorney with Petro Cohen, P.C. with nearly 20 years of litigation and trial experience. As part of the Personal Injury team, Rich handles all matters on behalf of those injured as a result of the fault of another including:. Automobile AccidentsBicycle & Motorcycle AccidentsSlip & Fall / Trip & FallDog Bite & Animal AttacksDangerous Property ConditionsConstruction AccidentsProduct Liability & Industrial AccidentsClaims Against Public EntitiesWrongful Death. A graduate of St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, Rich attended New York Law School where he achieved the honor of becoming a Law Review Articles Editor. While studying in law school, Rich worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant for various professors during his tenure. During that time, Rich also volunteered for the New York Bar Foundation, representing tenants in landlord/tenant and eviction disputes, and worked for a non-profit legal assistance agency helping employees in receiving challenged unemployment benefits.. After law school, Rich entered private practice with a specific concentration in construction law. He served as the Co-Chair of the Construction Section of the New Jersey Bar Association and was a frequent lecturer at Rutgers University School of Engineering. Rich has been certified as a LEED Accredited Professional, a certification held by only a handful of attorneys across the country, exhibiting a specific knowledge in sustainable and environmentally responsible design and construction. In utilizing this skill, Rich volunteered his efforts and represented homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy, pro bono, in the Rebuilding Union Beach Project. Rich has argued before administrative boards on behalf of his clients and has successfully petitioned changes to administrative regulations. He has had the privilege to present testimony to the New Jersey State Senate on proposed legislation. Rich was named by the New Jersey Law Journal as a New Leader of the Bar early in his career and has received recognition by New Jersey Super Lawyers.. Rich is an experienced and skilled litigator and trial attorney having tried numerous cases to verdict. He has lectured nationally and has authored a number of publications. In enhancing his trial skills, Rich became a Fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates after attending a course of study at the ABOTA National Trial College at Harvard Law School. In addition, Rich is experienced in appellate advocacy having been credited in a number of representative and published decisions. Rich has received an AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell exemplifying the highest standards of ethical and profession conduct. In his practice, Rich holds true to this honor always engaging his clients, adversaries and the Court with respect and professionalism in seeking the ultimate goal of achieving a resolution to any dispute. He embraces the oft quoted dictate: “The practice of law is first and foremost a profession.”. Rich is a native of South Jersey, having grown-up in Cape May County. He currently lives in Galloway with his wife and children. He is a dedicated (and often frustrated) Cleveland Browns fan, enjoys spending time with his family, “Football Sunday”, playing soccer and hiking with his kids, and photography.. For more information on personal injury, or to set up a free consultation, contact Mr. Gaeckle at.

Ms. Holz Meola heads the Social Security Disability Department at Petro Cohen, P.C. and has nearly 30 years of legal experience. In addition to Social Security disability, she handles workers’ compensation claims for the firm.. Ms. Holz Meola graduated cum laude from Mount St. Mary’s College (Emmitsburg, MD) in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in political science and minoring in business. In 1989, she received a Juris Doctor degree from Dickinson School of Law of Pennsylvania State University (Carlisle, PA). As part of her legal education, Ms. Holz Meola assisted in providing free legal services to victims of domestic abuse at a local legal clinic.. “I became an attorney simply because I wanted to help people navigate what can be a very confusing and complex legal system in order to help them protect their rights so that they are not taken advantage of by others who are more familiar with the system.” Ms. Holz Meola’s favorite part of her job is getting to know her clients as individual people and not just as a name on a file, as well as the hugs she often get from clients when their claim is concluded. “That means the world to me.”. When not working, Suzanne enjoys walking the Boardwalk, swimming, reading, and spending time with her family.. Ms. Holz Meola is also active in several legal associations.. For more information on workers’ compensation or Social Security disability or to set up a free consultation in Central or Southern New Jersey, contact Ms. Holz Meola at.

Ms. Hiles is an associate at Petro Cohen focusing on workers’ compensation claims with more than 25 years of legal experience. Her practice at Petro Cohen has included working in all areas of workers’ compensation, including traumatic injury claims as well as occupational exposure claims.. Ms. Hiles attended West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia where she majored in political science and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1993.. She then enrolled in law school at Widener University School of Law located in Wilmington, Delaware. During law school, Ms. Hiles she completed the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, and also participated in a student attorney program, which assisted low income individuals with filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. She received her Juris Doctor degree from Widener University in 1997. Subsequently, Ms. Hiles was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar in 1998 and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in 1999.. After being admitted to the Bar, Ms. Hiles joined a private Atlantic City, NJ law firm as an associate in the workers’ compensation department. In addition to having private firm experience, Ms. Hiles held a position in government for numerous years. In 2001, Ms. Hiles accepted a position in the Law Department of the Atlantic County Government as Assistant County Counsel, where her primary focus was the handling of workers’ compensation claims. Ms. Hiles remained with Atlantic County Government for over 11 years and, thereafter, accepted her current position as an associate with Petro Cohen.. Ms. Hiles is also active in various industry organizations.. - Member Atlantic County Bar Association- The Justice James H. Coleman, Jr. New Jersey Workers’ Compensation American Inn of Court. Although Ms. Hiles was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she has been a resident of Atlantic County, New Jersey for most of her life. She currently resides in Egg Harbor Township, NJ with her husband and teenage son.. Outside of work and in her spare time, Ms. Hiles is an avid outdoorsperson and fitness enthusiast. She is a fitness instructor at a local area gym, where she has instructed spinning classes on the weekend for over 13 years. She also enjoys going to the beach and traveling with her family.. For more information on workers’ compensation, or to set up a free consultation to discuss your potential workers’ comp claim, contact Ms. Hiles at.

Mr. Veneziani received a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Joseph’s University (Philadelphia, PA) in 2001, where he had a double major in International Relations and Political Science as well as a minor in History. While at St. Joseph’s, he played for the St. Joseph’s Hawks Division I baseball team his freshman year. He went on to receive a Master of Business Administration in Finance at St. Joseph’s University before heading to law school. Mr. Veneziani attended Widener University School of Law (Wilmington, DE), where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 2007. While in law school, Mr. Veneziani was a student attorney with the Widener Law Bankruptcy Clinic, where he represented low-income individuals filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He also completed the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program at Widener University. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Veneziani was a law clerk for the Hon. Lee A. Solomon, J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey, Camden Vicinage, current Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, where he assisted with domestic relations and juvenile criminal matters.. Mr. Veneziani is admitted to the bars of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as the district courts for the District of New Jersey and Eastern District of Pennsylvania.. Before joining Petro Cohen Law Firm, Mr. Veneziani worked for a mid-sized firm in Philadelphia, PA, where he began his practice handling all areas of civil litigation, including domestic relations, consumer, bankruptcy, estate, and personal injury matters. He previously sat as an Arbitrator for the Philadelphia Courts Compulsory Arbitration Program and has successfully represented clients in both state and federal court in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.. For the past several years, Mr. Veneziani has focused his legal practice exclusively on personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, construction accidents, dog bites, and premises liability. “As part of Petro Cohen’s Personal Injury Team, I find that helping people who have faced serious personal injury accidents can be very rewarding, especially when we are able to ensure they receive the medical care they need and the compensation they deserve.”. Mr. Veneziani is a native of South Jersey and he currently resides in Winslow Township, with his wife and two children. In addition to spending time with the family, he enjoys home remodeling projects and fishing.. For more information on personal injury, or to set up a free consultation about your potential case, contact Mr. Veneziani at.

Mr. Scimeca is an associate at the law firm Petro Cohen, P.C. focusing on workers’ compensation litigation.. In 2013, Mr. Scimeca graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 2018 from Widener University Delaware School of Law and was admitted to the New Jersey bar in November 2018.. During his years in law school, Mr. Scimeca served a legal intern for a Pennsylvania and New Jersey licensed business law firm focused on providing comprehensive legal services to both small and large clientele, as well as a Compliance Volunteer for Temple University Athletics. While attending law school at night, Mr. Scimeca worked a number of jobs in the restaurant and valet industries. A descendant of generations of union construction workers, Mr. Scimeca understands the toll a work injury can take on both the worker and their family.. Before joining Petro Cohen, P.C., Mr. Scimeca worked for a Cherry Hill law firm focused on the area of workers’ compensation defense, where he performed all tasks necessary to bring claims from opening to closing, including research as well as drafting all pleadings and legal memoranda. Mr. Scimeca appeared before many judges in the state of New Jersey.. A former member of the St. Augustine Preparatory School and Temple University rowing teams, Mr. Scimeca can still be found leading crews as a coxswain on the local waterways. Most recently Mr. Scimeca was a member of Bachelor’s Barge Club on historic Boathouse Row in Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Scimeca is an avid reader who enjoys United States presidential history. When not on the water or buried inside a book, Mr. Scimeca enjoys spending time with family as well as going to sporting events and concerts.. For more information on workers’ compensation, or to set up a free consultation to discuss your potential claim, contact Mr. Scimeca at or via e-mail at

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.. 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.

James P. Swift, Esquire has been an attorney since 1988 and has owned his own practice since 1993. He is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Jim obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Villanova University School of Law in 1988 and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1985. He graduated from the Margate Public Schools and is a graduate of Atlantic City High School. Jim is also a graduate of the United States Army Infantry Training Center (U.S.A.I.T.C.) at Fort Benning, Georgia and served in the Army Reserves from 1988 through 1994 and is Honorably Discharged. He has served in numerous legal positions including Assistant City Solicitor, Municipal Prosecutor and Municipal Public Defender and has counseled multiple business and non-profit organizations. Jim has tried many jury trials to conclusion in addition to a great number of appearances in Federal Court, State Courts, Municipal Courts, Administrative Law Courts, Municipal Courts, Zoning and Planning Boards and Tax Appeal Boards throughout the years.. Jim’s activities include:

In 2007, Mr. Rosenthal graduated with honors from Rutgers College (now Rutgers University) in New Brunswick, NJ, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, double-majoring in Journalism and Media Studies, as well as Political Science. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 2010 from Rutgers University School of Law in Camden, NJ. Mr. Rosenthal was selected as Henry J. Raimondo Legislative Fellow with the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University from 2008-09. While in law school, Mr. Rosenthal participated in the Hunter Moot Court competition, and was a judicial intern for the Hon. Mary Eva Colalillo, P.J., Chancery, in the New Jersey Superior Court in Camden, NJ.. Before joining the law firm of Petro Cohen Petro Matarazzo, Mr. Rosenthal worked for a mid-sized law firm and then a large national law firm, where his workers’ compensation practice focused on representing employers and insurance companies. Mr. Rosenthal uses his knowledge of how employers and insurance companies operate and defend workers’ compensation claims to the benefit of his clients. He enjoys helping hardworking people and making a difference in their lives. He is always available to his clients, and takes great pride in making sure that all clients’ needs are addressed during the litigation process.. Mr. Rosenthal has published articles and presented seminars on topics relevant to workers’ compensation law. In addition to workers’ compensation matters, he has also appeared in state and federal court on matters involving labor and employment, school law, and civil rights matters.. He is admitted to the bars of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as the district court for the District of New Jersey.. Mr. Rosenthal is a native of South Jersey, and he currently resides in Atlantic County with his wife and two children. Mr. Rosenthal is active in the local community, and is board member of NextGen, the young adult division of the Jewish Federation of Atlantic and Cape May Counties. NextGen creates, supports, and sustains innovative opportunities for young adults and families through education, engagement, networking, social action and philanthropy for the purposes of community building and leadership development. In his spare time, he enjoys distance running and Philadelphia sports.. For more information on workers’ compensation, or to set up a free consultation to discuss your potential claim, contact Mr. Rosenthal at or via e-mail at

I have been an attorney since 1992, primarily practicing in the Southern New Jersey area of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, although I have appeared in courts throughout the State.  My primary concentration is in family law, which encompasses divorce, separation, alimony, child custody and child support. I have run the The Law Office of Julie Davis Lisa since 2004.  Prior to starting my own business, I was an associate attorney at Cooper, Levenson, April, Niedelman and Wagenheim in Atlantic City for several years and an associate attorney at Tomar, Simonoff, Adourian and O'Brien in Northfield, New Jersey, also for severalyears.  I received my mediation training through the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators and Community Mediation Services of Atlantic County.

I have been practicing criminal, juvenile and municipal defense in New Jersey's state and federal courts for over 13 years. I am very protective of my clients and committed to vigorously defending them. My strengths as an advocate involve crafting creative and novel solutions to complex conflicts. Further, I am an experienced trial attorney with the judgement and knowledge to guide my clients through the criminal justice system and provide wise counsel.  I never forget that I work for my clients.  Therefore, my clients each get the attention and time they need to feel that their concerns are heard and questions fully answered.. I am a member of the National Trial Lawyers Association -  Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys of NJ, a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the ABA, NJSBA, Atlantic and Cape May County Bar Associations.  I look forward to speaking with new clients and I can be reached at any time, nights, weekends and holidays.  The best way to reach me is by phone.

I am currently an associate attorney with Weiss & Paarz, P.C. Prior to joining the firm, I served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Nelson C. Johnson, J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic County, Law Division. I graduated from Boston University School of Management with a B.S. in business administration, business law, and finance in May 2010. Thereafter, I attended Widener University School of Law on a full academic merit scholarship. While in law school, I served as the Bluebook Editor of The Widener Law Review and participated in Widener’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Program. I also participated in Widener’s Environmental & Natural Resources Law Clinic, advocating on behalf of not-for-profit organizations and individuals seeking to protect the local environment. In May 2013, I received my Juris Doctor, with Honors, and a Certificate in Environmental Law. I also received the GreenWatch Institute Scholarship Award in Memory of Jerry Shields, which is awarded annually to a student based on the student’s outstanding performance in the law school’s clinic and a commitment to public interest advocacy.I am a member of the Atlantic County Bar Association, the New Jersey Association for Justice, and the Vincent S. Haneman American Inn of Court. I am also the current Chairperson-Elect of the Atlantic County Bar Association Young Lawyer's Division for the 2014-2015 term.

I am an Atlantic City criminal defense lawyer and dui attorney with extensive experience practicing criminal, juvenile and municipal defense in New Jersey's state and federal courts. I am committed to vigorously defending my clients. I am a longtime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the ABA, NJSBA, Atlantic and Cape May county bar associations.  I look forward to speaking with new clients.

I am an experienced criminal trial attorney.  My practice focuses on criminal, DWI and juvenile defense. Please call me to discuss your situation.

Doug S. Stanger has focused his career on representing business entities and their principals in effectuating their goals and meeting their challenges. His extensive experience in entity development, contracts, real estate, tax, liquidations, and workouts has enabled him to add substantial value to his client’s endeavors. Mr. Stanger prides himself in assisting small developing, and in certain cases, distressed entities. One of those companies that Doug had worked with for over 10 years recently sold their majority interest for over 150 million.. Doug has served as past chair of the firm's Bankruptcy, Financial Restructuring and Risk Management Department and is a former member of the firm's Board of Directors. He currently concentrates his practice on corporate, real estate, property tax law, and bankruptcy.. Mr. Stanger has authored articles about business, real estate, and bankruptcy. He also speaks at conferences and workshops on related topics each year.. Since the beginning of his career, Doug proudly devotes time to being an active leader in many professional and community organizations. Mr. Stanger was the recipient of the Atlantic County Bar Association’s “Honorable Benjamin A. Rimm Award” for Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year and, in the years following, proudly presented, as Chairman of that Award, this same award to other young lawyers. Doug was also the recipient of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division “Service to the Community Award.”

Around here, we just call him Steve (and you can, too). Although our approach to our clients is very laid back, Steve handles his case load with exceptional professionalism. He has decades of experience as a bankruptcy attorney, having been admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1982.. Steve's reputation is outstanding, which is why the majority of our clients come from referrals. Derailing the stigma that attorneys often face, he shows compassion to all of our clients and does what he can to stay attentive to their needs.

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.. 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.