Atty. James Donald Cardea
James D. Cardea received his undergraduate degree from Western Maryland College and graduated cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he received American Jurisprudence Awards in Legal Analysis, Research and Writing (1992) and Domestic Relations (1994).
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James Donald Cardea is a Partner based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1995), District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1996), and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1996). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1995) and Western Maryland College (B.A. Communications, 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James D. Cardea received his undergraduate degree from Western Maryland College and graduated cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he received American Jurisprudence Awards in Legal Analysis, Research and Writing (1992) and Domestic Relations (1994)
- He was also a Staff Editor for the University of Baltimore Law Review from 1994-1995 and was awarded membership to the Heuisler Honor Society. “My goal is to provide our clients with the finest legal representation
- I believe that positive results are obtained through a combination of hard work, dedication, knowledge and enthusiasm
- I strive to apply these principles to every case that I handle.” Mr. Cardea has been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America™ since 2011
- Mr. Cardea has also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Maryland™ by The American Trial Lawyers Association and a Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in the State of Maryland by the American Society of Legal Advocates
- Since 2018, Mr. Cardea has been included as one of the 10 Best Attorneys for Maryland by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Mr. Cardea has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Maryland Super Lawyers Magazine™ since 2010 where he has been recognized as one of the Top 100 attorneys in Maryland since 2012
- Mr. Cardea has also received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell™, a testament to the fact that his peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence
- Mr. Cardea has also received the prestigious Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Maryland from the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc. He has also been recognized by the American Biographical Institute as the Man of the Year for Outstanding Contributions to Law
- Outside the Courtroom, Mr. Cardea is known as a quiet, courteous gentleman
- But managing partner Jonathan Schochor is known for saying that once engaged in a trial or negotiation, Mr. Cardea is a tenacious, aggressive and extremely effective advocate for his clients
- Indeed, Mr. Cardea has successfully served as lead trial counsel in dozens of medical malpractice cases before juries throughout the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia
- Mr. Cardea’s effective trial skills have resulted in numerous six and seven figure jury verdicts which have been featured in The Baltimore Sun and The Maryland Daily Record, among other publications
- According to topverdict.com, Mr. Cardea’s $1.75 million verdict in a Baltimore County jury trial was one of the top 100 medical malpractice verdicts in the country in 2019
- Each September, in honor of his father, Mr. Cardea sponsors the Dr. Don Cardea Golf Tournament benefiting the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia
- An avid sports fan, he has coached various youth sports
- Mr. Cardea lives with his wife and three daughters in Fulton, Maryland
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James Donald Cardea is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Maryland →
James Donald Cardea is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Maryland →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James Donald Cardea is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James Donald Cardea is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Maryland →
James Donald Cardea is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Maryland →
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Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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