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.

$38 Million Awarded to Woman Paralyzed in Uber Car Accident

February 15, 2019 — A woman who was paralyzed in a car accident when her Uber driver ran a red light has been awarded $37.6 million by a state court jury in Texas. The jury ordered Honda to pay the bulk of the compensation, finding the auto-maker 63% responsible for...

Tower Pressure Cooker Lawsuit

European safety officials have recalled Tower® pressure cookers sold at Argos and Robert Dyas because the lid can open when the unit is still pressurized, causing an explosion of burning-hot food and liquid. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC...

Sex Abuse Lawsuits Filed Against Southern Baptist Church

February 12, 2019 — An investigation has found that around 380 Southern Baptist church ministers, deacons, leaders and volunteers have been credibly accused or convicted or sexual abuse in the last 20 years. The sexual misconduct allegations involve over 700 victims,...

Southern Baptist Church Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

In the last 20 years, nearly 400 Southern Baptist church leaders and volunteers were accused or convicted of sexual abuse, molestation, rape or impregnation by over 700 victims. More of the sex offenders are from Texas than any other state. What You Can Do & How...

Fiat Chrysler Recalls 882,000 Ram Trucks for Steering, Brake Problems

February 8, 2019 — Fiat Chrysler has announced a recall for over 660,000 Ram pickup trucks worldwide because a loose nut can cause a loss of steering control. Another 222,000 Ram pickups were recalled for a brake pedal problem. The first recall involves the 2013-2017...

Breast Implants Linked to 457 Cases of Lymphoma

February 7, 2019 — There are 457 reports of women who developed a rare form of cancer called Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) after getting breast implants, including 9 women who died, according to a new update from the FDA. Most cases of ALCL occurred in women...

Jury Awards $3 Million to Woman Injured by IVC Filter

February 7, 2019 — A woman who was injured by a defective Celect® IVC Filter manufactured by Cook Medical has been awarded $3 million in compensation by a jury in Indiana. The plaintiff is Tonya Brand, a woman who was implanted with the IVC filter in 2009, just before...

Fisher-Price Recalls 44,000 Barbie Power Wheels Campers

February 6, 2019 — Fisher-Price has recalled 44,000 children's ride-on Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers because the wheels can keep running, posing an injury hazard. According to the recall announcement, the "Power Wheels can continue to run after the foot pedal is...

Baby Ibuprofen Recall Expands to CVS, Walmart, Family Dollar

February 5, 2019 — Tris Pharma Inc. has announced an expanded recall for bottles of infant ibuprofen that contain higher amounts of ibuprofen than what is listed on the label. The recalled baby ibuprofen was sold under brand-names such as CVS Health®, Walmart Equate®,...

Costco, ALDI, and Walmart Recall Fruit for Listeria Risk

February 4, 2019 — Walmart, ALDI, and Costco have announced recalls for fresh peaches, plums, and nectarines that may be contaminated with Listeria. The fruit was supplied by Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. of Yonkers, New York, and sold at grocery stores in the following...

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