Recognized as One of the Nation’s Leading Law Firms
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.
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.
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.
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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Jif Peanut Butter Lawsuit
A massive amount of Jif® Peanut Butter was recalled after 14 people were infected with Salmonella in multiple states. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Jif Peanut Butter induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or...
Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator SUVs Recalled for Fire Hazard
May 20, 2022 — Ford has recalled roughly 39,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs from the 2021 model-year that can catch on fire. The recall was issued after 16 reported incidents. The recalled vehicles were built in the U.S. between December 1, 2020 and...
Endotracheal Tube Lawsuit
Multi-million dollar settlements have been paid to people who were seriously injured due to defective endotracheal tubes, intubation errors, and other serious medical mistakes. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting...
Feeding Tube Placement Devices Recalled After 23 Patient Deaths
May 18, 2022 — The FDA has announced a Class 1 recall for the CORTRAK*2 Enteral Access System, a feeding tube placement device that is linked to dozens of serious injuries and deaths. Avanos Medical recalled 629 units of the Cortrak*2 Enteral Access System, which are...
Illinois Woman Files Presto Pressure Cooker Lawsuit
May 17, 2022 — A woman who was burned by a Presto Pressure Cooker has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, National Presto Industries Inc. The plaintiff, Vanessa B., is a woman from Champaign, Illinois, who claims that her Presto Pressure Cooker is defective...
Boom Lift Accident Lawsuit
Every year, dozens of people are injured or killed in boom lift accidents. Many of these tragedies involve falls, machine tip-overs or collapses, electrocutions, and more. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting boom lift...
Generac Pressure Washer Lawsuit
Generac Power Systems recalled about 53,000 electric start (e-start) pressure washers that can self-start, which poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently...
Sleep Positioner Lawsuit
Baby sleep positioners have been linked to dozens of deaths when infants rolled over and suffocated in the product, or fell out of the positioner and became trapped against another object. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently...
Congress Passes Law Banning Inclined Sleepers & Crib Bumpers
May 9, 2022 — Lawmakers have passed a bill banning inclined sleepers and crib bumpers after hundreds of infant deaths, millions of recalled products, and decades of advocacy from angry parents and pediatricians. On May 3, the U.S. Senate passed the Safe Sleep for...
Crib Bumper Lawsuit
Congress banned the sale of crib bumper pads after more than 100 babies suffocated to death, numerous product recalls, and multiple class action lawsuits were filed by angry parents. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting...
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.

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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.
- 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