Peter J. Santana, ESQ.
Bethlehem, PA 973-***-**** **********@*****.***
Skills
Personal Lines Insurance
Client Relationship Management
Sales
Financial Consulting
Customer Service
Written & Verbal Communications
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Team Collaboration & Leadership
MS Office
Problem Solving
Negotiation & Interpersonal Communications
Pre-Trial Preparation/Litigation
Personal Injury/Workers Compensation
Leadership on Professional Teams
New Jersey Bar
Willingness to Accelerate CIC designation
Professional Experience
Law Office of Peter J. Santana, Bloomfield, NJ January 1996 – June 2022
Attorney
Conducted per diem legal appearances and managed contract cases with a focus on workers' compensation law.
Maintained nearly 25 year book of Business in workers' compensation and PI, representing individual petitioners, plaintiffs, and municipal court defendants.
Successfully settled approximately 40 workers' compensation cases annually while balancing additional per diem legal responsibilities.
Built and sustained a robust legal practice with 90% of clients being individual claimants or defendants.
American Automobile Association, Allentown, PA June 2022 – January 2024
Insurance Agent
Managed retail insurance sales, including auto, home, condo, and renter insurance policies.
Served as a bilingual agent, delivering exceptional customer service to a diverse client base and fostering strong client relationships.
Edward Jones, Short Hills/Summit, NJ April 2004 – January 2008
Financial Planning & Sales
Developed and implemented personalized financial plans for clients, focusing on retirement planning, investment strategies, and risk management.
Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients' financial situations, providing actionable recommendations to achieve short- and long-term goals.
Monitored and adjusted financial strategies based on market trends and clients' evolving needs, ensuring consistent progress toward objectives.
Built strong client relationships by delivering exceptional service, fostering trust, and maintaining a deep understanding of financial products and services.
Education
Rutgers Law School, Newark, NJ
Juris Doctor
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT
Bachelor of Arts
Licensure & Certifications
Property & Casualty Insurance License, PA
Life & Health Insurance License, PA
Non-Resident Life & Health Insurance License, NJ
Non-Resident Property & Casualty Insurance License, NJ
New Jersey Bar, NJ
Volunteerism
Since late 2019, I have served as Board Chairman of The Table Ministry (TTM) a North Philadelphia Faith Based feeding and counseling IRC Sec. 501 (c)(3) Ministry.