SJM_LegalProfessionals_12_24_REG2_Profile ( Dept . ) 12 / 20 / 24 10 : 40 AM Page 2 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION LEGAL PROFESS IONALS ROBERT A . PETRUZZELLI , ESQ . SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Robert A . Petruzzelli , Esquire , is a partner in the firm of Jacobs , Schwalbe & Petruzzelli , P.C . , in Cherry Hill , New Jersey . Since 1984 , he has focused his practice on New Jersey Workers ' Compensation and repre - senting Social Security Disability applicants in the tri - state region . Prior to joining the firm , Mr . Petruzzelli worked for the Social Security Administration in the Philadelphia regional office performing quality assess - ment reviews of Social Security programs and special studies . He is a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants ' Representatives ( NOSSCR ) and has been honored by the Cam - den County Office on Aging for his work as the chairman of the Camden County Bar Association Commit - tee on the Elderly . Mr . Petruzzelli is admitted to practice before the Bars of the State of New Jersey , State of Pennsylvania , United States District Court , Third Circuit Court of Appeals , and the Supreme Court of the United States . He received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers Univer - C O N TA C T I N F O : sity and his law degree from the Rutgers - Camden School of Law . Mr . JACOBS , SCHWALBE Petruzzelli has been a presenter at continuing legal education seminars on AND PETRUZZELLI , P.C . SocialSecurity and Workers ’ Compensation issues for the ATLA - NJ Board - Robert A . Petruzzelli , Esquire walkSeminar , New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education , The 10Melrose Ave . , Suite 340 NationalBusiness Institute , National Organization of Social Security Cherry Hill , NJ 08003 Claimants ’ Representatives , Camden County Bar Association and the Inter - ( 856 ) 484 - 4229 www.jacobslawoffice.com nationalAssociation of Rehabilitation Professionals . | MARK S . JACOBS WORKERS ’ COMPENSATION LAW Mark S . Jacobs is the senior and founding partner in the law firm of Jacobs , Schwalbe , & Petruzzelli , P.C . Mr . Jacobs has been practicing Workers ’ Compensation law since graduating with honors from Rutgers University Law School in 1973 . He also has a Master’s degree in labor law from Temple University . Mr . Jacobs is admitted and qualified to practice law before the United States District Court of the District of New Jersey , United States Court of Appeals of the third circuit and before the Supreme Court of the United States of America . Mark served in the Army Reserves from 1969 - 1975 and then received an honor - able discharge . Mr . Jacobs has been ranked as an AV attorney by Martindale - Hubbell for more than 25 years , 1989 – 2017 , which is the highest possible Peer Review Rating for Legal Ability & Ethical Standards and reflects the confidential opinion of the Bar and the Judiciary.He has been accepted in the National Registry of Who’s Who in recognition of his exemplary service both to his community and to his profession . He was a past chair of the Camden County Bar Association’s Workers ’ Compensation C O N TA C T I N F O : Committee.Mr . Jacobs , as a member of the Executive Committee for New JACOBS , SCHWALBE JerseyState Workers ’ Compensation , sat on a panel of speakers at the AND PETRUZZELLI , P.C . NewJersey Bar Association annual convention in Atlantic City who dis - Mark S . Jacobs cussed “ The Future of the Intoxication Defense . ” 10Melrose Ave . , Suite 340 Mr.Jacobs is a member of the New Jersey Advisory Council on Safety Cherry Hill , NJ 08003 and Health that has been successful in improving benefits through legisla - ( 856 ) 484 - 4229 www.jacobslawoffice.com tion for workers throughout the State of New Jersey . | AMY L . SANTAMARIA REAL ESTATE LAW Amy L . Santamaria is a principal in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department , known for her strategic approach and extensive experience . She represents both for - profit and not - for - profit businesses , as well as individuals , in complex litigation matters including contract disputes , lease agreements , secured transactions , loan enforcement , and creditors ' rights . Amy handles cases in both state and federal courts , providing skilled advocacy throughout all stages of litigation . A key focus of Amy's practice is representing creditors in bankruptcy matters , where she navigates com - plex bankruptcy law to protect her clients ' interests . She ensures creditors ' rights are upheld in challenging situations , guiding clients through each phase of bankruptcy proceedings . Beyond litigation , Amy advises clients on real estate transactions , asset purchases , mergers and acquisi - tions , business divorces , and entity formation . She also helps structure financial relationships to create legally sound and commercially advantageous deals , ensuring compliance with all C O N TA C T I N F O : relevantregulations . KAPLIN STEWART Amyproactively advises clients on business decisions and their legal ATTORNEYS AT LAW implications , helping them anticipate risks and make informed choices . Her Amy L . SantaMaria The Center at Cherry Hill deepcommitment to understanding clients ' needs enables her to resolve 1800 Chapel Avenue , W . matterswith creative , practical solutions that are aligned with client objec - Suite 320 tivesand promote long - term success . Cherry Hill , NJ 08002 ( 856 ) 675 - 1550 www.kaplaw.com SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 21 issue 9 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 33