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 plaintiff’s law firms and handles cases in all 50 states. We are very proud of our legal achievements, but equally self-respecting of our firms 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.

SK Labs Stays Open Despite Making Deadly OxyElite Pro

September 27, 2016 — With dozens of lawsuits filed over the deadly supplement OxyElite Pro, a Dallas judge has ruled that SK Laboratories will stay open despite its role in manufacturing the product. The Dallas Morning News reports that U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul...

Abilify Lawsuit Filed by Man Who Gambled Away $375K

September 27, 2016 — Bristol-Myers Squibb has been sued by a man who lost $375,000 after compulsively gambling while taking Abilify. The lawsuit (PDF) was filed in Tennessee by Michael Runninghorse. He began compulsively gambling soon after starting Abilify in January...

Adams Farm Slaughterhouse Recalls Ground Beef for E. Coli

September 27, 2016 — Adams Farm Slaughterhouse has recalled beef, veal, and bison products after 7 people were infected with E. coli in four states. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported illnesses in Connecticut (2), Massachusetts (3), Pennsylvania (1), and...

1st Ethicon Physiomesh Jury Trial Set for 2018

September 26, 2016 — Ethicon Inc. will face a jury trial involving a man who was injured by the Physiomesh hernia patch on January 22, 2018 before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. The lawsuit (PDF) was filed by Matthew Huff, a man from Illinois who was treated for an abdominal...

Docusate Sodium Lawsuit

Liquid docusate sodium laxatives have been linked to an outbreak of B. cepacia infections. After one product was recalled, health experts warned against using any liquid docusate for any medical purpose. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is...

Concerta Class Action Lawsuit

Concerta is a stimulant medication that commonly causes depression or depressive mood. In some patients, this may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts, attempts, or completed suicide. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently...

Diocto Lawsuit

After 60 people were infected with B. cepacia, Diocto Liquid® was recalled and the FDA warned not to use any liquid docusate sodium laxatives in patients for any purpose. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Diocto Liquid...

Blue Bell Cookie Dough & Two Step Recalled for Listeria

September 23, 2016 — Blue Bell has recalled cookie dough ice cream that may be contaminated with Listeria. Blue Bell discovered the contamination during internal testing and blamed the problem on cookie dough supplied by Aspen Hills, Inc. However, Aspen Hills said the...

Yo Yo Sparkler Lawsuit

In July 2015, Jake’s Fireworks recalled Yo Yo Sparklers because they can burn too fast or explode into flames. A dozen injuries were reported, including one victim with 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns who filed a lawsuit. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The...

Invokana Lawyers Request MDL in New Jersey

September 22, 2016 — Invokana lawyers have asked a panel of federal judges to centralize dozens of lawsuits in a Multi-District Litigation (MDL) in New Jersey. On September 20, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) received a motion (PDF) to...

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