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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.

Segway Scooter Lawsuit

Segway recalled about 220,000 e-scooters, including the Ninebot Max G30P and G30LP KickScooters, after 20 people were injured when the handlebars or stem unexpectedly folded. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Segway...

Meijer Desktop Heater Lawsuit

Meijer recalled thousands of Konwin Desktop Heaters because they can overheat and catch on fire, which poses a burn injury hazard. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Meijer Desktop Heater cases in all 50 states. If you...

Jury Awards $50 Million in Starbucks Hot Tea Burn Lawsuit

March 20, 2025 — A delivery driver who was burned by hot tea from a Starbucks drive-thru window has been awarded $50 million by a jury in Los Angeles, California. The man was severely burned when hot water for tea spilled on him about 1.4 seconds after he was handed a...

Savage Cat Food Lawsuit

Savage Cat Food was recalled after cats got sick with Bird Flu (H5N1) from eating raw chicken cat food. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Savage Cat Food cases in all 50 states. If you were diagnosed with Bird Flu...

SeaBear Chowder Botulism Lawsuit

The SeaBear Company recalled Smoked Salmon Chowder and Alehouse Clam Chowder due to a risk of botulism, which is a type of food poisoning that can cause paralysis and death. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Botulism cases...

Toddler Tower Stool Lawsuit

Over 10,000 toddler tower stools were recalled due to a fall hazard after a child suffered a brain injury. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Toddler Tower Stool induced injury cases in all 50 states. If your child was...

International Delight Coffee Creamer Lawsuit

About 75,000 bottles of International Delight Coffee Creamer were recalled in 31 states due to spoilage and illnesses. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Coffee Creamer Food Poisoning cases in all 50 states. If you or...

Enoki Mushrooms Recalled for Listeria Risk

March 13, 2025 — New Age International Inc., a food distribution company based in Brooklyn, New York, has announced a recall for Daily Veggies® Enoki Mushrooms due to a risk of food poisoning. The recall involves all lots of Daily Veggies® Enoki Mushrooms, which were...

Fatty Liver Disease Lawsuit

Lawsuits have been filed against "Big Food" companies who sell ultra-processed foods that are linked to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Fatty Liver Disease cases in all 50...

Childhood Diabetes Lawsuit

Lawsuits are being filed against "Big Food" companies who sell ultra-processed foods that are linked to childhood diabetes, also known as "juvenile diabetes" or type-2 diabetes in children. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently...

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