Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A.

08/20/2026

We are proud to congratulate James D. Cardea on being named the 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in Baltimore for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs.

The “Lawyer of the Year” distinction is awarded to individual attorneys who receive the highest overall peer feedback in a specific practice area and geographic region, making this an especially meaningful recognition of Jim’s work, reputation, and accomplishments.

Throughout his career, Jim has remained deeply committed to advocating for individuals and families affected by medical negligence and pursuing accountability on their behalf.

Congratulations, Jim, on this exceptional and well-deserved honor!

08/20/2026

We are proud to announce that seven attorneys from Schochor, Staton, Goldberg & Cardea, P.A. have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Congratulations to Jonathan Schochor, Kerry Staton, Jonathan Goldberg, James Cardea, Joshua Kahn, Gloria Worch, and Michael Rubin on this prestigious recognition.

Their selections span multiple plaintiff-side practice areas, including medical malpractice, personal injury litigation, product liability litigation, and mass tort litigation/class actions.

We are proud to see the skill, experience, dedication, and commitment of our attorneys recognized by their peers and honored among leading lawyers across the country.

Congratulations to all of our 2027 Best Lawyers® honorees!

08/11/2026

A federal judge overseeing the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy has ordered mediation to continue after rejecting proposed settlement plans from both the Archdiocese and s*x abuse survivors. It has been nearly three years since the Archdiocese filed for bankruptcy protection in response to the Maryland Child Victims Act lifting the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits regarding childhood s*xual abuse. Local media turned to Attorney Jonathan Schochor with Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A., to discuss the latest developments and to share his expertise on what’s next in the ongoing fight to deliver justice to s*x abuse survivors across Maryland.

Call Mr. Schochor toll-free at 1-888-234-0001 / 443-969-7490 or visit www.victimsofs*xualabuse.com for a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation.

Read more here: https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/08/06/archdiocese-baltimore-settlement-abuse/

08/05/2026

This past Saturday marked an extraordinary milestone for Kerrie Thomas: 40 years with Schochor, Staton, Goldberg & Cardea, P.A.

Kerrie joined the firm just two years after its founding, beginning her career as a secretary before becoming one of SSGC’s leading paralegals. Over the years, she has become an invaluable member of the team and a trusted resource to those around her.

Kerrie’s loyalty, dedication, pursuit of excellence, and commitment to our clients continue to make a meaningful impact on the firm. We are incredibly grateful for all she has contributed throughout the past four decades and are proud to celebrate this remarkable anniversary with her.

Congratulations on your record setting 40 years, Kerrie!

08/01/2026

SSGC is proud to support Camp Open Arms and its incredible mission to provide children with limb differences a joyful, inclusive camp experience.

Camp Open Arms gives children the opportunity to enjoy summer camp activities, build lasting friendships, take on new challenges, and share meaningful experiences with families who truly understand.

We are honored to stand behind a program that brings hope, happiness, connection, and community to so many children and families.

07/31/2026

Jonathan Schochor of Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. has been named to The Daily Record's inaugural MD500, recognizing Maryland's most powerful and influential leaders across law, business, government, and beyond.

With more than five decades of practice, landmark and record setting cases, and a longstanding commitment to his clients, Jonathan has made a meaningful impact on Maryland's legal community. We are proud to see his dedication and influence recognized among Maryland's top leaders. Congratulations, Jon!

07/27/2026

Congratulations to partner James Cardea on being named a 2026 Influential Marylander by The Daily Record.

The Influential Marylanders award recognizes leaders from across the state who have made significant contributions to their profession while demonstrating outstanding leadership and service to their communities.

Jim's unwavering commitment to his clients, the legal profession, and the Maryland community has made a lasting impact. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor.
Congratulations, Jim!

07/24/2026

The Daily Record’s 2026 Reader Rankings are here! (Vote now and every day through 7/31 via the link!)

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We’re proud to be nominated in THREE major categories:
🥇 Best Law Firm – Civil Litigation
🥇 Best Law Firm – Medical Malpractice
🥇 Best Law Firm – Personal Injury

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07/24/2026

James D. Cardea Named a 2026 Influential Marylander by The Daily Record

Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. is proud to congratulate partner James D. Cardea on being named a 2026 Influential Marylander by The Daily Record. This annual recognition honors Maryland leaders from a wide range of industries who have made meaningful contributions to their professions, organizations, and communities.

The firm congratulates Jim on this well-deserved recognition and is honored to see his contributions to the legal profession recognized alongside other distinguished leaders from across Maryland.

Click the link below to learn more about this recognition and view the full list of 2026 Influential Marylanders!

Honors individuals who have made a significant impact in their field and are leaders in Maryland.

07/13/2026

It has been nearly three years since the Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for bankruptcy protection in response to the Maryland Child Victims Act taking effect which lifted the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits regarding childhood s*xual abuse. Attorney Jonathan Schochor with Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A., spoke with Jayne Miller for the Maryland Capital podcast to discuss how the ongoing mediation process continues to fight for a meaningful settlement to deliver justice to more than 940 s*x abuse survivors. Call Mr. Schochor toll-free at 1-888-234-0001 / 443-969-7490 or visit (Link in bio 🔗) www.victimsofs*xualabuse.com for a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation.

🔉Listen to the full podcast at the link in bio 🔗
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