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schmidt-firm-sign1The 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.

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Nationally Recognized

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.

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A Diversified Practice

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.

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Areas of Practice

  • Accidents & Personal Injury
  • Business & Contract Litigation
  • Class Action
  • Consumer Protection
  • Diseases
  • Drug Side Effects
  • Food Poisoning
  • Malpractice
  • Medical Devices
  • Oil & Gas Litigation
  • Product Liability
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Toxic Substances

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Recent Posts

Burned Man Files Crock-Pot Multi-Cooker Lawsuit

January 24, 2025 — A lawsuit has been filed against Sunbeam Products and Newell Brands by a man from Montana who was burned by a Crock-Pot Multi-Cooker. The plaintiff, Jason M., is a man who suffered burn injuries when he was hit by an explosion of scalding-hot liquid...

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Hughes Fire Lawsuit

Our law firm is reviewing cases for people who were evacuated or harmed when the Hughes Fire in California burned more than 10,000 acres. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Hughes Fire cases in California. If you or...

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Tabletop Fire Pit Lawsuit

Two deaths and 60 burn injuries have been linked to tabletop fire pits that burn alcohol, liquid ethanol, or other fuels. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Tabletop Fire Pit Burn Injury cases in all 50 states. If you...

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Dr. Barry Brock Sex Abuse Lawsuit

Sex abuse lawsuits have been filed by 167 women against Dr. Barry Brock, a former OB/GYN at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Dr. Barry Brock Sexual Abuse cases...

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HSN Samurai Smoke Alarm Lawsuit

About 328,000 HSN Samurai Mini Smoke Alarms were recalled after 7 reports of failing to make an alert noise when there was smoke or fire nearby. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting HSN Samurai Smoke Alarm induced injury...

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Vornado Heater Lawsuit

Thousands of Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters were recalled because the power cord can detach, which poses a burn hazard and a risk of electric shocks. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Vornado Heater induced injury cases in...

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WorkPro Office Chair Lawsuit

Office Depot and other stores recalled about 64,000 WorkPro Office Chairs after 7 people were injured in falls when the back of the seat broke off the base. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting WorkPro Office Chair...

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Hurst Fire Lawsuit

The Hurst Fire near Los Angeles burned hundreds of acres and forced residents to evacuate. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Hurst Fire cases in California. If you were harmed by the fires in Los Angeles in January...

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Eaton Fire Lawsuit

The Eaton Fire in the neighborhood of Altadena, Los Angeles, caused widespread destruction that lawsuits are blaming on power lines owned by Southern California Edison. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Eaton Fire...

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Palisades Fire Lawsuit

Lawsuits for the Los Angeles fires are helping people get legal assistance to seek justice and compensation for losses in Pacific Palisades and other neighborhoods. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Palisades Fire...

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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