Frank A. Petro
About Frank A. Petro
Frank A. Petro is a lawyer based in Northfield, NJ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995. Frank A. Petro is recognized in the following practice area:
- Northfield, New Jersey
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- Cape May Court House, New Jersey
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- Hamilton, New Jersey
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: Petro Cohen PC
Education: Rutgers University–Camden, J.D., graduated 1976 and American University, BS, graduated 1973
Location: Northfield, NJ
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