Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. is proud to announce that seven of the firm’s attorneys have been selected to the 2027 Maryland Super Lawyers® list. The honorees represent individuals and families in Baltimore and throughout Maryland in medical malpractice and other serious injury cases.
This year’s recognition includes Top 100 honors for Jonathan Schochor, Kerry D. Staton, and James D. Cardea, along with Top 10 and Top 5 Personal Injury Plaintiff honors for Cardea.
Our 2027 Maryland Super Lawyers Honorees
The following attorneys have been selected to the 2027 Maryland Super Lawyers list. Each has a practice that includes representing plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases.
| Attorney | Years Selected to Super Lawyers |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Schochor | 2007–2027 |
| Kerry D. Staton | 2007–2027 |
| Jonathan Goldberg | 2020–2027 |
| James D. Cardea | 2010–2027 |
| Joshua F. Kahn | 2026–2027 |
| Gloria A. Worch | 2021–2027 |
| Michael Rubin | 2027 |
The 2027 list marks Michael Rubin’s first selection to Super Lawyers. Joshua F. Kahn receives his second consecutive Super Lawyers selection, following recognition on the Maryland Rising Stars list from 2015 through 2025.
Additional Top 100, Top 10 and Top 5 Recognition
Jonathan Schochor, Kerry D. Staton, and James D. Cardea have also been named to the Top 100: 2027 Maryland Super Lawyers list.
Cardea earned two additional distinctions:
- Top 10: 2027 Maryland Super Lawyers
- Top 5: 2027 Personal Injury Plaintiff Maryland Super Lawyers
These honors accompany Cardea’s continued inclusion on the Maryland Super Lawyers list, which began in 2010.
How Super Lawyers Selects Attorneys
Super Lawyers makes its selections annually using a process that combines peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. Candidates are assessed using 12 indicators of professional achievement and peer recognition, including experience, verdicts and settlements, professional activities, and community service.
According to Super Lawyers, only 5% of attorneys in each state are selected to its Super Lawyers list. More information is available in the organization’s selection methodology.
Serving Medical Malpractice Clients in Baltimore and Across Maryland
Since 1984, Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. has represented people harmed by medical negligence and other wrongful acts. The firm’s medical malpractice practice includes cases involving birth injuries, surgical errors, delayed diagnoses, brain injuries, and wrongful death.
We congratulate our 2027 Super Lawyers honorees and thank our clients, colleagues, and staff for their continued trust and support.
To discuss a potential medical malpractice claim, contact our firm for a free consultation or call 410-234-1000.

