Theresa Hiles

Ms. Hiles is a partner with Petro Cohen, P.C., 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.

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 a position as an associate with Petro Cohen. In January 0f 2022, she became a partner.