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schmidt-firm-sign1 The Schmidt Firm PLLC has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading plaintiff’s law firms and handles cases in all 50 states. The Firm, over the years, has handled many types of cases including medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and transportation accidents. The Firm currently handles cases primarily in the areas of Mass Tort drug litigation, catastrophic trucking accidents, and wrongful death cases.

Attorney CL Mike Schmidt has been practicing law for 50 years. Starting as a defense lawyer and moving to the Plaintiff’s side around 1990, he has a full understanding of both sides of the legal spectrum. He has received a long list of honors and is Board Certified in Civil and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Board Certified as Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading plaintiffs’ law firms and handles cases in all 50 states. We are very proud of our legal achievements, but equally self-respecting of our firm’s reputation for providing personal attention to each and every client we represent.

No matter what type of case you have, you may contact us with confidence by filling out the email contact form by clicking here or calling us directly by dialing toll free 24 hrs/day (866) 920-0753.

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC has focused its practice on the representation of plaintiffs involved in both traditional personal injury and wrongful death litigation – involving medical malpractice, transportation accidents and nursing home abuse – as well as mass tort and toxic tort litigation – involving defective or dangerous pharmaceuticals, medical devices and toxic substances like Benzene and Asbestos. The Firm has also handled a large number of business cases, for both plaintiffs and defendants, as well as built one of the nations most preeminent Oil & Gas litigation practices.

Aladdin Café Class Action Lawsuit

Food poisoning lawsuits are being filed against Aladdin Café in San Diego after 37 people got sick in an outbreak of Salmonella, including 9 who were hospitalized. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Aladdin Café Food...

Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe Salmonella Lawsuit

Lawsuits were filed against Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe in San Diego after at least 37 people got Salmonella from April 25 to May 1, 2025. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe food poisoning...

Tomato Salmonella Lawsuit

In May 2025, fresh tomatoes were recalled in 14 states due to a risk of food poisoning with Salmonella. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Tomato Salmonella cases in all 50 states. If you got food poisoning from...

1.8 Million Ninja Pressure Cookers Recalled After 100+ Burns

May 5, 2025 — SharkNinja has recalled more than 1.8 million Ninja Pressure Cookers after 106 burn injury reports and dozens of lawsuits were filed by victims nationwide. Lawsuits claim that the lid is defective because it can be opened when the unit is still...

Instant Pot Lawsuit Filed Against Amazon After Child Burned

April 25, 2025 — A pressure cooker lawsuit has been filed against Amazon on behalf of a 2-year-old child who was burned by an Instant Pot. The lawsuit was filed against Amazon by the mother of the 2-year-old child, who was identified only as "V.P." in the complaint....

Casely Power Pod Lawsuit

Casely recalled 429,200 pocket-sized Power Pod MagSafe Phone Chargers after reports of fires and burn injuries. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Casely Power Pod burn injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody...

Max Mobility SmartDrive Wheelchair Lawsuit

Max Mobility recalled thousands of SmartDrive Wheelchair Speed Control Dials after 5 people were seriously injured when their wheelchair unexpectedly moved, stopped, or malfunctioned. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting...

Fisher-Price Stroller Toy Lawsuit

Fisher-Price recalled about 253,000 Brunch & Go Stroller Toys due to choking hazards after infants were found with broken pieces of the plastic egg yolk toy in their mouths. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Fisher-Price...

Walmart Celery Listeria Lawsuit

Walmart recalled bags of Marketside® Celery Sticks from stores in 29 states after a product tested positive for Listeria bacteria contamination. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Walmart Celery Stick food poisoning...

Black Diamond Climbing Harness Lawsuit

Black Diamond recalled about 1,580 Vision Climbing Harnesses due to a fall hazard and a risk of serious injuries or death. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Black Diamond Climbing Harness injury cases in all 50 states....

Below is a partial list of the awards and recognition that the attorneys / lawyers at our law firm have been awarded with, as well as a list of professional memberships.

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC Awards and Recognition 2025

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AV® Peer Review Rated Law Firm – An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment – a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. A lawyer must be admitted to the bar for 10 years or more to receive an AV® rating.

LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability 2025

Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Super Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America
Lawdragon Top 500 Leading
Lawyers in America
“Presidents Club”
American Association for Justice
American Bar Association
American Board of Trial Advocates
American College of Trial Lawyers
International Academy of
Trial Lawyers
International Society of Barristers