T. Thomas Metier

Education

• Law School: Graduated from University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1981)
• Undergraduate Degrees: Graduated from Coe College (B.A., cum laude, 1977)
• Truck Driver Training, The Legacy Corporation - 2018

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Specializations/Certifications

• Board Certified Truck Accident Lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocacy
• Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy
• Board Certified in Civil Practice Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy

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Legal Ratings

• Martindale Hubbell AV peer review rating, the highest rating for legal ability and ethics
• Super Lawyers, 2006 to date
• The Best Lawyers in America, 2006 to date
  • Insurance Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
• The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Life Member
• Nation's Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
• Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers
  • Personal Injury Litigations - Plaintiffs (2019)
• Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Colorado, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
• Top 10 Best Law Firms for the State of Colorado, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
• Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
• America’s Top 100 Attorneys for the state of Colorado, America’s Top 100 Attorneys
• Top 100 Litigation Lawyer for the State of Colorado, American Society of Legal Advocates

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Truck Law Organizations and Leadership Positions

• Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, President 2019-2020
• Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Board of Regents
• Interstate Trucking Litigation Group, Member
• Attorneys Information Exchange Group
• Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America, Past National Advisory Board Member

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Injury Law Organizations and Leadership Positions

• AAJ Leaders Forum, Member
• National College of Advocacy, Board of Trustees
• Coloradoans for Civil Justice, President, 1990-1991
• Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Executive Committee; Board Member
• Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association, Member
• Colorado Bar Association, Member
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member
• Coloradoans for Civil Justice, Member
• Colorado Alliance for Insurance Reform, Member
• Warriors for Justice, Member
• Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association, Executive Committee
• AAJ Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, Member
• Litigation Counsel of America, Senior Fellow
• American Institute of Legal Counsel, Member
• Trial Masters, Charter Member
• National Academy of Jurisprudence, Member
• National League of Renowned Attorneys, Member

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Notable Achievements

• Kenneth Norman Kripke Lifetime Achievement Award (2014), Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
• AAJ Wiedemann & Wysocki Award (2016) - Commitment to the legal profession and improving the civil justice system
• Trial Lawyers College, Senior Faculty Member, 1995-present

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Notable Results

• $52 Million: Trial verdict roll-over crash in Colorado John Doe v. Trucking Company
• $17.75 Million: Insurance bad faith claim arising from vehicle crash
• $13 Million: Settlement, truck accident in Wyoming

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My Story

At a young age, Thomas Metier wanted to help the “little” guy. Whether he realized his calling as a child when he saw bullies picking on the weaker kids or as a young college student, helpless and alone while recuperating from a motorcycle accident, Tom knew his calling in life was to protect working people and their families who have lost their strength due to the wrongful, negligent acts of others. Tom wanted to create a firm devoted 100 percent to litigation and sought to surround himself with injury lawyers with the same grit and determination to fight for the rights of people who suffered a catastrophic injury.

Tom is the senior managing member of Metier Law Firm, LLC. A native of Iowa, Tom graduated cum laude from Coe College and received his doctor of jurisprudence from the University of Iowa. Licensed to practice in Colorado, Wyoming, the U.S. District Court–District of Colorado, the U.S. District Court–District of Wyoming, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court, his national practice consists of a diverse range of practice areas including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, trucking accidents and motor vehicle accidents.

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