Cardaro & Peek, LLC – Baltimore, MD

Specialized Medical Malpractice Advocacy

Cardaro & Peek, LLC is a premier boutique law firm located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland, dedicated exclusively to medical malpractice and serious personal injury litigation. Founded in 1999 by Attorneys Thomas C. Cardaro and Jeffrey L. Peek, the firm offers a unique and powerful perspective: both partners began their careers as defense attorneys representing hospitals and insurance companies. This background gives them an insider’s understanding of how the opposition evaluates and defends claims, allowing them to build ironclad cases for their clients. For over 25 years, the firm has focused on leveling the playing field for victims of medical negligence, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. Unlike general practice firms, Cardaro & Peek possesses the specific resources and medical knowledge required to navigate complex healthcare litigation.

Focused Practice Areas

The firm concentrates its legal expertise on cases involving preventable medical errors and catastrophic injuries:

• Surgical Errors: Representing patients injured by mistakes in the operating room, including wrong-site surgery and anesthesia errors.
• Birth Injuries: Advocating for families whose children have suffered life-altering harm due to negligence during labor and delivery, such as cerebral palsy.
• Misdiagnosis: Holding healthcare providers accountable for failures to diagnose cancer, heart attacks, and other critical conditions in a timely manner.
• Hospital Negligence: Investigating systemic failures in patient care, including medication errors and nursing neglect.
• Nursing Home Abuse: Protecting the elderly from neglect and mistreatment in long-term care facilities.

Unmatched Experience and Resources

Cardaro & Peek, LLC is recognized for its rigorous approach to case preparation. The firm employs full-time medical personnel to assist in the review of medical records and has access to a national network of board-certified physician experts. Attorney Thomas Cardaro is a former President of the Maryland State Bar Association and the Bar Association of Baltimore City, highlighting the firm’s standing in the legal community. They operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no attorney fees unless a recovery is made. Located in the Charles Center, the firm serves clients throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C. If you suspect that you or a loved one has been a victim of medical negligence, Cardaro & Peek offers the experienced, aggressive representation needed to uncover the truth and secure justice.