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9 distinguished attorneys in Baltimore, Maryland, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Joshua F. Kahn

Joshua F. Kahn

Distinguished Lawyer

Medical Malpractice Law

1211 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

Area of Practice: Medical Malpractice & Mass Torts Josh Kahn is a partner specializing in tort law with an emphasis on cases involving catastrophic personal injuries. Prior to joining Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea in 2022, Josh practiced as a civil defense attorney for over a decade, primarily at a preeminent Maryland law firm in downtown Baltimore where he was elected partner in 2020. Josh’s prior practice focused on defending clients in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, mass tort litigation, as well as class action and qui tam cases pending in state and federal courts in Maryland, D.C., and beyond. Josh’s deep knowledge of the defense playbook gives him unique perspective and insight into each case. With every client, Josh’s priority is to achieve the best result as efficiently as possible. He is laser-focused on synthesizing complex issues into straightforward analyses that allow his clients to make informed decisions for themselves and their loved ones. Josh’s success on behalf of his clients has earned him recognition as a Maryland Super Lawyers “Rising Star” each year since 2015 through 2025, and in 2026, he was selected for inclusion in the Maryland Super Lawyers list. Josh is a lifelong Maryland resident, and proud to be a “Double Terp.” In 2007, he earned two undergraduate degrees from the University of Maryland in College Park, where he graduated cum laude. In 2010, he graduated cum laude again from the University of Maryland School of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review. Following law school, Josh served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Lawrence F. Rodowsky and the Honorable Charles E. Moylan, Jr., who were specially assigned cases on Maryland’s highest and intermediate appellate courts. Josh is co-chair of the American Bar Association’s Mass Torts Subcommittee on Multi-District Litigation and Class Procedures. He also serves on the board of directors of Capital Camps (a local Jewish summer camp). Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and twin sons in and around Baltimore and the Maryland/Delaware shore. He is an avid (though not very good) golfer.

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P. Paul Cocoros

Personal Injury Law

1605 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

Attorney P. Paul Cocoros has over 50 years of experience in providing excellent legal representation and sound advice to his clients in Baltimore and the surrounding counties. He is an active participant in every case his firm handles. A former assistant state attorney with extensive courtroom experience, Mr. Cocoros is comfortable handling both civil and criminal cases. He has years of experience in both federal and state proceedings involving jury and judge trials. He attended Baltimore City College and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and his law degree from the University of Baltimore. Paul's legal experience includes Baltimore City felony assistant state attorney and National College of District Attorneys. 50 years of practicing law in the courts of Maryland and Federal Courts of the USA.

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Robert Jenner

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 240, Baltimore, MD 21211

Rob Jenner has repeatedly been selected by federal and state courts to lead teams of attorneys against some of the nation’s most powerful drug and device companies. Among the many accolades Rob Jenner has received over his three decades experience, he has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2005. Best Lawyers has named Rob Lawyer of the Year(Baltimore Mass Torts/Class Actions for 2013, 2016), and Lawyer of the Year (Baltimore Product Liability for 2022). For the fourth year in a row, The National Law Journal & The Trial Lawyer Magazine have named Rob one of “America’s 52 Most Influential Trial Lawyers.” The announcement was most recently made in The Trial Lawyer magazine (spring 2022).

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Tara Clary

Medical Malpractice Law

2850 Quarry Lake Drive, Suite 220, Baltimore, MD 21209

Tara Clary is a partner at Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico with over 25 years of litigation experience handling all facets of the most complex medical malpractice matters, from investigation through discovery and trial. Tara began her career defending physicians and health care providers against medical negligence claims. Tara then decided to utilize the comprehensive knowledge she developed to advocate for victims of malpractice. She synthesizes the technical, legal, factual and human aspects of all her cases to deliver outstanding results for clients. She finds the truth in the details and is known for an exacting, thorough approach to her work. Tara has extensive trial experience and was recently recognized for obtaining two of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in the country. Tara graduated cum laude from Washington and Lee University with a degree in Politics and French. She is also a cum laude graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law. She has been a member of the Maryland Bar for over 25 years.

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