Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. is proud to announce that multiple attorneys from our firm have been named to the 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers® list, a distinction awarded to only a select percentage of attorneys statewide who demonstrate excellence in legal practice, peer recognition, and professional achievement.
This year’s recognitions reflect our firm’s longstanding leadership in medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and complex personal injury litigation throughout Maryland.
2026 Maryland Super Lawyers® Honorees
The following attorneys from Schochor Staton Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. were selected for the 2026 list:
- James D. Cardea – Super Lawyer; Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyers®; Top 10 Maryland Super Lawyers®; and selected to the inaugural Top 5 Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Maryland Super Lawyers® list
- Jonathan Schochor – Super Lawyer; Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyers®
- Kerry Staton – Super Lawyer; Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyers®
- Jonathan Goldberg – Super Lawyer
- Gloria Worch – Super Lawyer
- Joshua Kahn – Super Lawyer (First-Time Honoree)
Additional Honors and Distinctions
Several attorneys received further statewide recognition:
- Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyers®: Jonathan Schochor, Kerry Staton, James D. Cardea,
- Top 10 Maryland Super Lawyers®: James D. Cardea
We are especially proud to recognize Joshua Kahn for earning his first Super Lawyers® selection, as well as James D. Cardea for his inclusion on the newly established Top 5 Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Super Lawyers® list in Maryland, a distinction highlighting exceptional trial advocacy and leadership.
Leaders in Maryland Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Law
For decades, Schochor Staton Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. has represented individuals and families harmed by medical negligence, surgical errors, birth injuries, hospital malpractice, and catastrophic accidents. Our attorneys are known statewide for handling some of the most complex and high-stakes cases in Maryland.
These recognitions reflect our firm’s unwavering commitment to:
- Excellence in medical malpractice litigation
- Trial-ready preparation and courtroom advocacy
- Accountability for negligent healthcare providers and institutions
- Compassionate representation for injured patients and families
Honored by Peers. Trusted by Clients.
While peer recognition is meaningful, our greatest responsibility is to the clients who trust us during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. We remain dedicated to pursuing justice, accountability, and meaningful results on their behalf.

