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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.

Publix Recalls GreenWise Baby Food Pouches for Lead

May 23, 2025 — Publix grocery stores recalled certain GreenWise Baby Food Pouches due to a risk of lead contamination. No illnesses were reported, but the baby food "has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead," according to Publix. The recall...

Smoked Andouille Sausage Recalled for Listeria Risk

May 22, 2025 — About 100 pounds of smoked andouille sausage have been recalled by a Louisiana-based butcher due to a risk of Listeria contamination. The recall was announced by Bourgeois Smokehouse, a butcher in Thibodaux, Louisiana. There were no reports of any...

Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak Hits Cruise Ships in Florida

An outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to cucumbers that were served on cruise ships and recently recalled by Bedner Growers Inc., a Florida-based farm. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Cucumber Salmonella cases in all...

Supplement Shake Listeria Lawsuit

Supplement shakes for people in hospitals and nursing homes have been linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak, with 14 deaths and 42 illnesses reported since 2018. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Supplement Shake...

Deuter Kid Comfort Child Carrier Lawsuit

Deuter recalled thousands of Kid Comfort Child Carriers because the kickstand can break, which poses a fall hazard and a risk of injuries to children. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Deuter Kid Comfort Child Carrier...

AvKARE Eye Drops Lawsuit

AvKARE Eye Drops were recalled due to manufacturing problems and a possible lack of sterility, which may pose a risk of eye infections. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting AvKARE Eye Drops infection cases in all 50...

Fresh & Ready Foods Listeria Lawsuit

Fresh & Ready Foods recalled sandwiches and snacks after a food poisoning outbreak hospitalized 10 people with Listeria. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Fresh & Ready Foods illness cases in all 50 states. If...

Aladdin Café Class Action Lawsuit

Food poisoning lawsuits are being filed against Aladdin Café in San Diego after at least 98 people got sick in an outbreak of Salmonella. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Aladdin Café Food Poisoning cases in San...

Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe Salmonella Lawsuit

Lawsuits were filed against Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe in San Diego after at least 98 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...

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