Mr. Schmidt was cited by the National Law Journal in its "Top Litigators Share Winning Strategies" feature (11/2/2015). His wins have been recognized by American Lawyer (Product Liability Litigation Department of the Year and "Covington Lawyers Kill on Cross-Exams in Cymbalta Case"), National Law Journal (recognizing Covington as Washington Litigation Department of the Year finalist), and Law360 ("Roche Still Perfect In Accutane Appeals with Defiant Tactic"). According to Chambers USA, he "continues to impress sources with his successful track record in pharmaceutical litigation and appeals" and is "an exceedingly bright lawyer."