- 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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What Is Reasonable Doubt & How Proof Beyond Works
(Common Examples)
In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove that the defendant is guilty beyond all reasonable doubt. This means that the jury must be convinced there is no other reasonable explanation from the evidence presented at trial.

Components of a Motion to Suppress Evidence
(Legal Grounds & Types)
A motion to suppress evidence is an attempt by defendants to exclude certain evidence from an upcoming trial. Evidence may be suppressed if it was obtained illegally or if it is not relevant to the case, and also if it...

What Is a Queen for a Day Legal
(Proffer, Risks & Plea Bargain)
A "Queen for a Day" is a written agreement to conduct an informal interview between a federal prosecutor and a criminal defendant or suspect regarding information about a criminal activity. The defendant’s motivation in agreeing to this interview is the...

Arkansas 3M Earplug Lawyer
Recent lawsuits allege that 3M sold defective Combat Arms Earplugs to the United States Military from 2003 to 2015. As a result of these defective earplugs, veterans and current service members who used them may have suffered temporary or permanent...

Arizona 3M Earplug Lawsuit
Thousands of veterans and current military service members from the state of Arizona may be entitled to financial compensation for hearing loss and tinnitus caused by defective 3M Combat Arms Earplugs. Our lawyers are handling 3M earplug lawsuits in Arizona...

Alaska 3M Earplug Lawyer
A defect in 3M Combat Arms Earplugs has caused unnecessary hearing loss in thousands of U.S. veterans who served in the military between 2003 and 2015, including many residents of Alaska. Our lawyers are helping affected Alaska families recover the...

Sunbed Tanning Injury
(Symptoms, Liability, & Legal Advice)
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Is Vandalism Considered a Felony?
(Elements, Penalties & Defences)
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Rape vs. Sexual Assault
(Facts, Definitions, Laws, and Punishments)
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Understand the Pros & Cons of a No Contest Plea
(Definition & Types)
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10 Ways to Beat False Accusations Against You
(Legally Explained)
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PowerXL Wafflizer Lawsuit
Tristar Products Inc. is recalling about 456,000 PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers after the company received at least 44 incident reports linked to the appliance, including 34 burn injuries with 3 requiring medical attention.