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Atty. David William Mettler

Atty. David William Mettler

David William Mettler is a lawyer practicing chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt collection, wills & living wills and 9 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About David William Mettler at a glance

David William Mettler is a Member based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at The Dickerson & Smith Law Group. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, chapter 7, car accidents, child custody, and chapter 13. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1991). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Virginia (B.A. History, 1986). Active member of Virginia State Bar Virginia Bar Association Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David William Mettler is a lawyer practicing chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt collection, wills & living wills and 9 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • David practices at The Dickerson & Smith Law Group in Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas Explained

David William Mettler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David William Mettler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

David William Mettler is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →

Child Custody & Visitation

David William Mettler is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

David William Mettler is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Virginia Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David William Mettler

Where is David William Mettler's law office located?
David William Mettler's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The firm is The Dickerson & Smith Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David William Mettler handle?
David William Mettler focuses on divorce, chapter 7, car accidents, child custody, chapter 13. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has David William Mettler practiced law?
David William Mettler has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David William Mettler go to law school?
David William Mettler earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. History, 1986).
How can I contact David William Mettler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 1990
B.A. History
University of Virginia
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1991

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