Recognized as One of the Nation’s Leading Law Firms

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.

Rexulti Class Action Lawsuit

Rexulti (brexiprazole) is highly similar to Abilify, another antipsychotic drug from Otsuka Pharmaceuticals that is linked to gambling addiction and other compulsive behavior disorders. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently...

Rexulti Lawsuit

Our lawyers are investigating the risk of side effects like compulsive gambling from Rexulti (brexpiprazole), a medication for adults with depression or schizophrenia. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently investigating Rexulti...

Fidget Spinners Linked to Choking, Burn Hazards: CPSC

August 16, 2017 — Safety officials are updating warnings for fidget spinners because they may pose a choking hazard and the battery-powered toys can potentially catch on fire. The updated safety guidelines were issued on August 10 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety...

Iowa Woman Files 3T Heater-Cooler Class Action

August 15, 2017 — A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of everyone in Iowa who was exposed to a potentially deadly bacteria from a Stӧckert 3T heater-cooler machine. The lead plaintiff, Jeri Pickrell, is a woman from Iowa who is seeking compensation on...

Uber Driver Charged With Homicide After Deadly Crash

August 14, 2017 — A former Uber driver who caused a deadly car accident in Chicago is being held on $250,000 bail and was charged with reckless homicide. The car accident was caused by Richard Massenburg, a 52 year-old Uber driver. He had the Uber app open at the time...

Stomach Balloon Class Action Lawsuit

Dozens of serious injuries and at least 5 deaths have been linked to fluid-filled stomach balloons for weight-loss. The most serious side effects are pancreatitis, balloon over-inflation, and stomach or esophageal perforation. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The...

5 Deaths Linked to Stomach Balloons for Weight-Loss

August 11, 2017 — Five deaths have been linked to fluid-filled stomach balloons since 2016, according to an FDA warning to healthcare providers and patients. Four of the deaths involve Apollo Endosurgery's Orbera® Intragastric Balloon System and 1 death involves...

Arthrex Knee Class Action Lawsuit

Patients with an Arthrex knee replacement may need another surgery if it loosens or fails to bond to the bones. These complications can cause severe pain, instability, and problems walking. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently...

Evidence Monsanto Edited “Independent” Roundup Studies

August 10, 2017 — New evidence released by lawyers for 1,000 people with lymphoma shows how Monsanto secretly edited several "independent" safety studies on Roundup (glyphosate). The evidence includes 70 documents with email correspondence between the study authors...

Exactech Knee Class Action Lawsuit

Exactech Inc. modified the design of the Optetrak® knee replacement in 2011 and 2012. Soon afterward, studies found higher rates of loosening, instability, pain, and revision surgery. 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.

Awards and recognition

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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.

AV Peer Review

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