Schmidt National Law Group

What Schmidt National Law Group does

Schmidt National Law Group is a San Diego-based plaintiff-side law firm founded in 1990, operating under the trade name National Injury Advocates. The firm specializes in mass torts, class actions, and product liability litigation, representing injured individuals against large corporations, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device manufacturers. Its core service offerings span more than a dozen litigation verticals, including dangerous drug cases (Elmiron, JUUL, Depo Provera, Dupixent, Paraquat), faulty medical device litigation (Bard PowerPort, IVC filters), environmental exposure claims (PFAS military base contamination, AFFF firefighting foam), rideshare sexual assault (Uber/Lyft), child safety class actions (Roblox), social media addiction, ketamine clinic malpractice, child sex abuse, and FELA railroad worker injury claims. Martin Schmidt is the principal attorney, licensed in California and Kentucky, with case handling supported by a nationwide associate attorney referral network.

The firm operates on a contingency fee model with no out-of-pocket cost to clients and provides 24/7 intake via toll-free phone, website forms, email, live chat, and SMS. Its technology stack is a standard law firm web platform with SSL encryption, secure intake forms, Google AdSense remarketing, Facebook pixel advertising, and Google Analytics for traffic monitoring; no proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or API products are disclosed. The firm has accumulated over $147.4 million in combined case recoveries across major matters and has represented thousands of claimants since founding. There are no patents, trademarks, awards, certifications, funding rounds, or institutional investors evidenced in the available data.

Distribution and go-to-market rely on content marketing through detailed blog and microsite content for each litigation vertical, supplemented by paid digital advertising and SEO. The firm self-describes itself as having pioneered litigation in certain categories ('one of the first in the country to go to court') in select cases. Operating geographies cover the entire United States except Wyoming, with Martin Schmidt maintaining principal responsibility and associates handling local matters across other jurisdictions.

Name

Schmidt National Law Group

Legal name

Schmidt National Law Group Inc.

Website

https://nationalinjuryadvocates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schmidt National Law Group is a San Diego-based plaintiff-side law firm specializing in mass torts, class actions, and product liability cases against large corporations, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device manufacturers, operating on a contingency fee basis with nationwide intake.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plaintiff Personal Injury Law

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

Keywords

• Mass tort litigation
• Class action lawsuits
• Product liability representation
• Personal injury law
• Dangerous drug litigation

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Contingency Fee Legal Services: The firm operates exclusively on a contingency fee basis. Clients pay no out-of-pocket costs - the firm only collects a fee if the case is won. This aligns the firm's interests with clients and enables access to justice for those who cannot afford traditional legal representation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schmidt National Law Group is a plaintiff-side personal injury law firm representing injured individuals in mass torts, class actions, and product liability cases against large corporations, drug companies, and medical device manufacturers. Services span dangerous drug litigation (Depo Provera, Dupixent, JUUL, Elmiron, ketamine therapy), faulty medical device cases (Bard PowerPort, IVC filters), PFAS exposure, FELA railroad claims, social media/Roblox class actions, Uber/Lyft sexual assault claims, child sex abuse claims, and defective product matters. All representation is provided on a contingency-fee basis with free 24/7 case evaluations.

Product overview

Schmidt National Law Group is a San Diego-based law firm specializing in mass torts, class actions, and product liability representing injured victims against large corporations. The firm operates a unified legal services platform offering multiple specialized practice areas including dangerous drug litigation (Depo Provera, Dupixent, ketamine), faulty medical device cases (Bard PowerPort, IVC filters), PFAS/forever chemicals exposure, veterans legal advocacy, child sex abuse representation, FELA railroad worker claims, social media addiction litigation, rideshare sexual assault cases, and defective product claims. Services are provided on a contingency fee basis with free case evaluations available 24/7 through their NationalInjuryAdvocates.com platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mass Torts & Class Action Legal Services Plaintiff-side legal representation for victims in mass torts, class action lawsuits, and product liability cases against large corporations, drug companies, and medical device manufacturers.
• Dangerous Drugs Legal Services Legal representation for victims injured by dangerous medications including Depo Provera, Dupixent, ketamine therapy, Elmiron, JUUL, and similar pharmaceutical products.
• Faulty Medical Devices Legal Services Legal representation for patients injured by defective medical devices including Bard PowerPort catheters and IVC filters.
• PFAS / Forever Chemicals Legal Services Legal representation for military service members and civilians affected by PFAS contamination on military bases and other locations.
• Veterans Legal Advocacy Specialized legal services for veterans seeking compensation for toxic exposures and other service-related injuries.
• Nationwide Child Sex Abuse Legal Representation Legal representation for survivors of child sexual abuse seeking justice and compensation.
• Railroad Workers (FELA) Legal Services Legal representation for railroad workers under FELA seeking compensation for occupational injuries, cancers, and toxic exposures.
• Social Media Addiction Legal Services Legal representation for individuals harmed by social media addiction, including class action representation for Facebook and Instagram users in Canada.
• Uber/Lyft Sexual Assault Legal Services Legal representation for victims of sexual assault in rideshare vehicles, including Uber and Lyft.
• Defective Product Legal Services Legal representation for victims of defective products including 3M defective earplugs, firefighting foam, and other consumer products.
• Free Case Evaluation Service Free initial legal consultation and case evaluation service available 24/7 via phone (1-800-631-5656) or online intake forms.

Quantifiable outcome

• $8,365,000 recovered in Youth Detention Center Abuse Lawsuits
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Associate Attorneys NetworkcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMartin Schmidt is licensed to practice law in California and Kentucky, but associates with attorneys throughout the country. Many cases are referred to other attorneys for principal responsibility while the firm maintains joint responsibility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Baron & Budd: National plaintiff environmental and mass tort firm with deep experience in water contamination, PFAS, and product liability cases—a direct overlap with Schmidt's PFAS practice and broader mass tort docket.
• Simmons Hanly Conroy: Plaintiff mass tort firm known for leadership in asbestos, pharma, and consumer product litigation; near-identical practice model and target clientele to Schmidt.
• The Lanier Law Firm: Plaintiff mass tort firm with significant pharmaceutical and product liability practice; comparable contingency fee model and similar target plaintiff pool of corporate-defendant victims.
• Weitz & Luxenberg: Long-standing New York-based mass tort and personal injury firm; competes in many of the same MDLs (pharma, medical devices, environmental) and operates on contingency fees with national reach.
• Motley Rice: One of the largest U.S. plaintiff mass tort and class action firms; competes directly with Schmidt for leadership roles in MDLs and shares the same defendant base (pharma, medical device, tobacco, environmental). Most directly comparable peer given similar practice mix and contingency-fee model.
• Napoli Shkolnik: Mid-sized national mass tort and personal injury firm with pharmaceutical, environmental, and product liability practice; operates with similar referral and co-counsel network model to Schmidt.
• Levin Papantonio Rafferty: Florida-based plaintiff mass tort firm active in pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer product litigation; competes in overlapping MDLs with comparable contingency fee structure.
• Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann: Premier plaintiff-side class action and securities litigation firm with active mass tort practice; comparable target defendant pool and contingency fee structure, though larger scale and broader institutional client base.
• Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein: National plaintiff firm with strong mass tort and class action practice; closely comparable business model serving individual victims against large corporate defendants with contingency fee arrangements.
• Parker Waichman LLP: National personal injury and mass tort firm with strong digital marketing presence (yourlawyer.com); very comparable GTM motion to Schmidt's NationalInjuryAdvocates.com brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schmidt-national-law-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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