C. L. Mike Schmidt

C.L. Mike Schmidt: Experienced Personal Injury Trial Lawyer in Dallas, Texas

Mike Schmidt has been practicing law for a remarkable fifty years and is known today as one of Dallas’ top personal injury plaintiff’s attorneys. For the past twenty-five years, he was recognized as one of Dallas' top defense attorneys.

Practice Areas

• Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
• Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Affiliations

• Mentor of The Schmidt Firm, PLLC (Dallas), a leading personal injury plaintiff’s law firm founded by Mike Schmidt.
• Partner in Schmidt & Clark LLP.
• Serving as Managing Partner and Member since 2015/08 of the American Association for Justice (AAJ).

Firms

• The Schmidt Firm, PLLC, established by Mike Schmidt in Dallas.
• Schmidt & Clark LLP.

Universities

• Southern Methodist University (SMU)

Awards and Recognitions

• Selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for 25 years, including recognition as Lawyer of the Year: Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Dallas/Fort Worth (2025); Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Dallas (2014).
• AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell for over 30 years with the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
• Fellow with the International Society of Barristers since 1998, Fellow with the International Academy of Trial Lawyers since 1994, Fellow with the American College of Trial Lawyers since 2001.

Bar Admissions

• New Mexico Bar in October 2015.
• District of Columbia Bar in August 2016.

Mike Schmidt's extensive career has been marked by numerous achievements and recognitions, including his role as Managing Partner at The Schmidt Firm, PLLC. His commitment to excellence in the legal field is evident through his involvement with several prestigious organizations such as the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Mike Schmidt has dedicated his career to advocating for those who have suffered significant injuries due to negligence or wrongdoing, often involving complex mass tort litigation and personal injury cases. His expertise in these areas is complemented by his membership in highly regarded organizations like the International Society of Barristers and the American College of Trial Lawyers.

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC, under Mike's leadership, has become a prominent player in the Dallas legal landscape, specializing in handling complex personal injury cases. Mike’s passion for justice is evident in his work with clients who have been wronged or injured as a result of negligence, and his dedication to advocating on their behalf ensures that they receive fair treatment throughout the litigation process.