Born: Suffern, New York, September 9, 1946
Education:
JD, American University School of Law (1971)
BA, Pennsylvania State University (1968)
Certification:
Supreme Court of the United States (1986); United States District Court for the District of Maryland (1974); Maryland State Bar (1974); District of Columbia Bar (1971); United States District Court for the District of Columbia (1971); United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1971); Baltimore City Bar Association; American Bar Association
Career:
Chairman, Schochor & Staton, P.A., Baltimore, MD (2022-Present)
Senior Managing Partner, Schochor, Federico & Staton, P.A., Baltimore, MD (1984-2022)
Associate, Ellin & Baker, Baltimore, MD (1974-1984)
Associate, McKenna, Wilkinson & Kittner, Washington, DC (1970-1974)
Career Related:
Guest Expert, Numerous Radio and TV Programs; Expert Witness to State Legislature; Lecturer in Law, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; American Association of Medical Dosimetrists
Civic:
Two Scholarship Endowments, The University of Pennsylvania
Creative Works:
Editor-in-Chief, American University Law Review (1970-1971)
Awards:
Distinguished Humanitarian (2017); Best Lawyers in America (2016); Best Lawyers in America, Maryland Super Lawyers; Baltimore Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year,” Best Lawyers® (2016); Trial Lawyer of Year, Maryland Association for Justice (2015); Cornerstone Award, SmartCEO Magazine (2015); Influential Marylanders, Daily Record (2015); Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel (2015); Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in the State of Maryland, American Society of Legal Advocates (2013); Lawyer of the Year, Baltimore, MD; Top 100 Lawyers™, American Trial Lawyers Association; Maryland Super Lawyers™; Baltimore and Washington, D.C.’s Best Lawyers™; Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers™; AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell; Million Dollar Advocates Forum™; Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Outstanding Liberal Arts Alumni Award, Pennsylvania State University
Memberships:
Membership Committee, American Board of Trial Advocates (1994-Present); Circuit Court for Baltimore City Task Force, Civil Document Management System, Baltimore City Bar Association (1994-1995); American Association for Justice; Leaders Forum, American Association for Justice; American Bar Association; American Judicature Society; American Board of Trial Advisers; American Board of Trial Advocates; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; State Governor, Association of Trial Lawyers of America (1992-1995); State Delegate, Association of Trial Lawyers of America (1991); President-elect, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (1989); President, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (1990-1991); Vice President, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (1987-1988); Executive Committee, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (1987-1992); Board of Governors, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (1986-1987); Secretary, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (1987-1988); Chairman, Legislative Committee, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (1986-1987); Legislative Committee, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (1985-1988); Special Committee on Health Claims Arbitration, Maryland State Bar Association (1983); Maryland State Bar Association; Maryland Association for Justice; Baltimore City Bar Association; Medicolegal Committee, Baltimore City Bar Association (1989-1990); Legislative Committee, Baltimore City Bar Association (1986-1987); Special Committee on Tort Reform, Baltimore City Bar Association (1986); DC Bar Association; Melvin M. Belli Society; The College of Masters, Advocates and Barristers™; Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity; Development Council for the College of Liberal Arts, University of Pennsylvania
Family:
Son of Abraham and Betty (Hechtor) Schochor
Married: Joan Elaine Brown (May 31, 1970)
Children: Lauren Aimee; Daniel Ross
Two Granddaughters
Hobbies:
Travel; Reading; Golf; Fishing
Biography Source(s):
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Who’s Who in Finance and Business – 2004-2005, 34th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in Finance and Industry – 2002-2003, 33rd Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in Finance and Industry – 2001-2002, 32nd Edition (pub. 2001)
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Who’s Who in America – 2016, 70th Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in America – 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in America – 2013, 67th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
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Who’s Who in America – 2007, 61st Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in America – 2006, 60th Edition (pub. 2005)
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Who’s Who in America – 2004, 58th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in America – 2003, 57th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in America – 2002, 56th Edition (pub. 2001)
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Who’s Who in America – 2000, 54th Edition (pub. 1999)
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