Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. is proud to announce that seven of the firm’s Baltimore attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

The attorneys were recognized across several plaintiff-side practice areas, including medical malpractice, personal injury litigation, product liability litigation, and mass tort litigation and class actions.

All seven SSGC honorees received recognition in Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, reflecting the depth of the firm’s experience representing patients and families affected by medical negligence.

James D. Cardea Named 2027 Baltimore “Lawyer of the Year”

James D. Cardea received one of the edition’s highest individual distinctions: the 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” award for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in Baltimore.

Best Lawyers® presents its “Lawyer of the Year” award to only one attorney in each practice area and designated metropolitan region per edition. The honor is given to the attorney who receives the strongest overall peer feedback within that practice area and location.

James Cardea has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2011. In addition to receiving the 2027 Baltimore “Lawyer of the Year” award, he was selected for inclusion in the following practice areas:

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

SSGC’s 2027 Best Lawyers® Honorees

The seven Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition are:

Jonathan Schochor

  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
  • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs

Kerry D. Staton

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Jonathan Goldberg

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

James D. Cardea

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Joshua F. Kahn

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Gloria A. Worch

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs

Michael Rubin

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs

How Does Best Lawyers® Select Its Honorees?

Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America® is based on a peer-review process through which attorneys evaluate the professional abilities of other lawyers practicing in the same geographic region and area of law.
According to the Best Lawyers® methodology, nominees are evaluated through confidential peer feedback before the final honorees are selected. Attorneys cannot pay to be included in the publication.
For the “Lawyer of the Year” designation, only one attorney is selected in each eligible practice area and metropolitan region for that edition.

Recognition Across SSGC’s Plaintiff-Side Practice Areas

The 2027 selections recognize SSGC attorneys for their work across several areas of complex litigation. These include cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, unsafe or defective products, and mass torts and class actions.
We are especially proud to see seven members of our team recognized by their professional peers. These honors reflect the experience, preparation, and commitment our attorneys bring to every client and case.

Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. congratulates Jonathan Schochor, Kerry D. Staton, Jonathan Goldberg, James D. Cardea, Joshua F. Kahn, Gloria A. Worch, and Michael Rubin on their inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
If you or a loved one may have been harmed by medical negligence or another form of wrongdoing, contact our firm to request a free, no-obligation consultation.