Atty. Joseph T. Metzger

Joe Metzger is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer concentrating his practice in the areas of casualty, trucking and professional liability litigation. Joe has tried numerous jury trials to verdict. He is well respected by clients for his high percentage of defense verdicts. Also highly respected by his peers, Joe is an AV preeminent Peer Rated Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell. His primary focus has been in civil defense, including automobile and trucking liability, professional liability, product liability, premises liability and general casualty defense litigation. He also practices in the areas of medical liability and nursing home litigation. Certifications •Certified County and Circuit Court Mediator by Florida Supreme Court •Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney by The Florida Bar •AV-Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell Awards & Honors •Invited into American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) •Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants; Product Liability Litigation-Defendants, 2026 Joseph's News and Insights 01.27.2026 Firm News Joe Metzger Elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates RumbergerKirk partner Joe Metzger was elected into the American Board... 08.21.2025 Firm News 27 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America Dan Gerber and Leonard Dietzen Named “Lawyer of the Year;”... 02.21.2025 Firm News RumbergerKirk Secures Defense Verdict in Florida Trucking Accident Case RumbergerKirk attorneys obtained a defense verdict in a trucking accident... 05.16.2024 Firm News RumbergerKirk New Addition Joe Metzger Secures Major Defense Verdict Nicole Jacobs v. Raving Fans Restaurant Group d/b/a Moe’s Southwest... 03.11.2024 Firm News Metzger Law Group Joins RumbergerKirk Seasoned duo Kari and Joe Metzger and Associate Jenna Thompson...