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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.

NordicTrack Rowing Machine Lawsuit

iFIT recalled about 44,800 NordicTrack Rowing Machines after reports of the screen consoles overheating, catching on fire, and causing at least $6,000 in property damage. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting NordicTrack...

Marley Spoon Food Poisoning Lawsuit

Health officials are warning the public that certain Marley Spoon Meals may be contaminated with Listeria. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Marley Spoon food poisoning cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you...

Blue Apron Food Poisoning Lawsuit

Health officials are warning that certain Blue Apron meals with riced cauliflower may be contaminated with Listeria. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Blue Apron food poisoning cases in all 50 states. If you got sick...

Ocaliva Lawsuit

Ocaliva was pulled off the U.S. market after multiple FDA warnings about the risk of serious liver injury and death. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Ocaliva liver injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you...

Ambiano Pressure Cookers Recalled at ALDI for Burn Hazards

October 10, 2025 — About 46,600 Ambiano Pressure Cookers were recalled at ALDI stores after 8 reports of severe burn injuries. The safety issue is a problem with the lid, which may fail to lock when the unit is pressurized. According to the recall: "The...

IcyBreeze Buddy Misting Fan Lawsuit

IcyBreeze Cooling Misting Fans were recalled after reports of the fan overheating and catching on fire. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting IcyBreeze Buddy Misting Fan burn injury cases in all 50 states. If you or...

Sno Pac Foods Recalls Frozen Spinach for Listeria Risk

October 8, 2025 — Sno Pac Foods, a grower located in Minnesota, has announced a recall for organic frozen spinach. The recalled spinach may be contaminated with Listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. There were no reports of any...

HelloFresh Meal Kit Lawsuit

The spinach ingredient in two HelloFresh Meal Kits was recalled after it tested positive for Listeria, a bacteria that can cause life-threatening food poisoning. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting HelloFresh Meal Kit...

Giant Eagle Pasta Salad Lawsuit

Giant Eagle and Market District stores in 4 states recalled "Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad" after the pasta ingredient was linked to a nationwide outbreak of Listeria. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Giant Eagle...

Trader Joe’s Cajun Chicken Alfredo Lawsuit

Trader Joe's Cajun Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and other meals were recalled after a deadly Listeria outbreak. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Trader Joe's Cajun Chicken Alfredo food poisoning cases in all 50 states....

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