James Donald Cardea

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James Donald Cardea: Attorney with Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

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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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Medical Malpractice
  • Civil Litigation
  • Products Liability
  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Negligence
  • Insurance & Workers' Comp

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Western Maryland College, B.A., Communications, 1989
Law School Attended:
University of Baltimore, J.D., cum laude, 1995
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, Maryland; 1996, District of Columbia; U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia; 1996, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Memberships:
American Bar Association; American Association for Justice; Bar Association of Baltimore City; Heuisler Honor Society; Maryland State Bar Association; Maryland Association for Justice; Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Prince George’s County Bar Association; The American Trial Lawyers Association.
ISLN:
910148328
Hobbies & interests:
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 also coaches various youth sports. Mr. Cardea lives with his wife and three daughters in Fulton, Maryland.

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (18 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/21/11 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/21/11 in Medical Malpractice

    I have tried a case against Mr. Cardea and was impressed with his trial skills and knowledge of the law.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/11/11 in Medical Malpractice

    I have been involved in a number of complex medical malpractice cases with Jim Cardea over an extended number of years. I have likwise had the opportunity to observe the skills of many lawyers in my years of practice. Mr Cardea I consider to be in th... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/11/11 in Medical Malpractice

    James Cardea is a fantastic trial attorney. His extensive case preparation, command of the courtroom, and the ability to connect with jurors makes him a formidable advocate for victims of medical negligence. He posesses the unique ability of making... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/08/11 in Medical Malpractice

    I have known Mr. Cardea for nearly 15 years. He is an outstanding attorney, one of the best medical malpractice practitioners in Baltimore. I have tried cases against him in the past and he is a skilled litigator.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/07/11 in Medical Malpractice

    Mr. Cardea has an excellent grasp of the law, shows care with and attention to his clients, and can really reach jurors if a case must be tried.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/04/11 in Medical Malpractice

    Mr. Cardea worked for me in the 1990s. He is one of the finest attorneys I have known. He is caring, respectful of the law and a fine trial attorney. I now Mediate Medical Malpractice cases. When Mr. Cardea comes before me he is as prepared as a... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/04/11 in Medical Malpractice

    Jim is an excellent lawyer and litigator. He is very well respected in his field by attorneys on both sides.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/02/11 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/01/11 in Medical Malpractice

    Jim is an outstanding trial lawyer and in the top rung of medical malpractice attorneys in Maryland.

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5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

Mr. Cardea is a wonderful attorney. He represented us through a very difficult time after the wrongful death of my mother. His care and guidance through the legal process was exemplary and I would h...

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