- Civil Trial Law Specialist,
- Personal Injury Trial Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and
- Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
About C.L. Mike Schmidt
Certifications
- Civil Trial Law Specialist
- Personal Injury Trial Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and
- Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
- Member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Member of the International Society of Barristers
- Former National Membership Chairman and a Diplomate of the American Board of Trial Advocates
- Listed for several years in The Best Lawyers in America,
- Listed as One of the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine,
- Listed in Who’s Who in Law by the Dallas Business Journal
- Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Featured on the Learning Channel about a wrongful death case in Texas entitled The Magic Bullet
- Board President of the Millicent M. Rogers Museum in Taos, New Mexico
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Is Blackmail a Crime?
Everything You Need to Know
Blackmail, known in the legal system as extortion, is a crime that involves the use of force or threats to compel another person into providing money or property, or using force or threats to compel a public official to perform...

What Is an Attempted Murders Sentence?
Attempted murder comes in first and second degrees, and the penalties for the crime differ according to which degree is proved. Attempted first-degree murder is punishable by life in prison, whereas attempted second-degree murder is punishable by 5, 7, or...

What is a Statutory Employee?
Everything You Need to Know
The term "statutory employee" refers to an independent contractor who is treated as an employee for tax withholding purposes. A worker is considered a statutory employee so long as the employer and individual pay their share of Medicare and Social...

Indicted vs Charged – What is the Difference?
The difference between an indictment and a charge relates to who files the charges. Being charged with a crime means a prosecutor filed against the defendant, while an indictment means a grand jury filed the charges.

Is Prostitution Legal in California?
What You Need to Know
Prostitution, which is the act of engaging in sexual intercourse or a lewd act with someone else in exchange for money, is still illegal in California, and may be punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $1000...

What Are Domestic Violence Classes?
In most U.S. states, conviction for any domestic violence offense will result in probation and mandatory enrollment in domestic violence classes, which are designed to provide the information and tools needed to escape abuse or help others to escape.

What Is Criminal Mischief?
Types, Degrees, Penalties & Defenses
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Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor - What Does It Mean?
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a punishable crime committed by an adult who commits an act, or fails to perform a duty, that encourages a minor to become a dependent of the juvenile court, a delinquent, or...

Purely Soothing Eye Drops Lawsuit
Pharmedica USA LLC is recalling 2 lots of Purely Soothing, 15% MSM Drops over the risk of non-sterility, increasing the risk of eye infections which could result in blindness.

What Is a Diminished Value Claim?
Everything You Need to Know
If you've been in a car accident, the value of your vehicle will be significantly lower. This is referred to as diminished value, which is the difference in your car’s market value before and after the accident.

What Are Special Damages?
Everything You Need to Know
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Is Domestic Violence a Felony?
What You Need to Know
When a person is arrested for domestic violence, they may be charged with either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on a number of different factors. Prosecutors will consider the facts of the case and the defendant’s criminal record when...