Atty. Susan Petro

Atty. Susan Petro

Susan Petro is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business law, contracts and 3 other areas of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan Petro at a glance

Susan Petro is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Susan Petro. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, estate planning, business, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1976), California (1982), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1982). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1976) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Susan Petro is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business law, contracts and 3 other areas of law
  • Susan received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Susan practices at Susan Petro in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Petro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Petro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Susan Petro is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in California →

Contracts

Susan Petro is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Susan Petro is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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Susan Petro is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Susan Petro

Where is Susan Petro's law office located?
Susan Petro's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Susan Petro. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan Petro handle?
Susan Petro focuses on wills, contracts, estate planning, business, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Susan Petro practiced law?
Susan Petro has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Susan Petro go to law school?
Susan Petro earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Susan Petro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1976
B.A.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1976
California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1982

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