Founding Partner
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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.
