Atty. T. Thomas Metier

Atty. T. Thomas Metier

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.

Fort Collins Fort Collins 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About T. Thomas Metier at a glance

T. Thomas Metier is a Founder based in Fort Collins, Colorado, practicing at Metier Law Firm, LLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1981), U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1981), U.S. Supreme Court (1987), and U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming (1989). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1981) and Coe College (B.A. Cum, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Colorado Bar Association. Serands clients in Fort Collins, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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
  • Tom is a director of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, a faculty member of the Trial Lawyers College, a member of the AAJ’s President’s Club, the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the Larimer County Bar Association
  • In 2005, Tom earned the honor of “Super Lawyer” in the “The Best Lawyers in America.” He also received the highest peer review rating possible in “Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.” Tom is a board certified civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a frequent speaker at legal seminars and a teacher of trial skills to attorneys across the country
  • Because of Tom’s innovative trial techniques, Metier Law Firm, LLC earned a national reputation for providing comfort, safety and strength to the catastrophically injured
  • Other firms often call upon Metier Law Firm, LLC to provide assistance on their languishing cases, even weeks prior to trial
  • When not protecting the rights of personal injury victims across the country, Tom, his wife and two children devote their time to numerous community and charitable events as well as enjoying the great outdoors throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region
  • For more information about accident attorney Tom Metier, contact him at Metier Law Firm, LLC

Practice Areas Explained

T. Thomas Metier's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases T. Thomas Metier handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

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

T. Thomas Metier is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Colorado →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

T. Thomas Metier is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Colorado →

Wrongful Death

T. Thomas Metier is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Colorado →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

T. Thomas Metier is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Colorado →

Motorcycle Accidents

T. Thomas Metier is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Colorado →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Collins are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado 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 Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about T. Thomas Metier

Where is T. Thomas Metier's law office located?
T. Thomas Metier's law practice is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The firm is Metier Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does T. Thomas Metier handle?
T. Thomas Metier focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has T. Thomas Metier practiced law?
T. Thomas Metier has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did T. Thomas Metier go to law school?
T. Thomas Metier earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. Cum, 1977).
How can I contact T. Thomas Metier for a consultation?
You can contact T. Thomas Metier directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has T. Thomas Metier received?
T. Thomas Metier's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 1981
B.A. Cum
Coe College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming
Admitted: 1989
Wyoming
Admitted: 1989
Shashone and Arapaho Tribal Court, Wind River Indian Reservation, Wyoming
Admitted: 2016

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