EducationLaw 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 - 2018Specializations/CertificationsBoard Certified Truck Accident Lawyer, National Board of Trial AdvocacyBoard Certified in Civil Trial Law, National Board of Trial AdvocacyBoard Certified in Civil Practice Advocacy, National Board of Trial AdvocacyLegal RatingsMartindale Hubbell AV peer review rating, the highest rating for legal ability and ethicsSuper Lawyers, 2006 to dateThe Best Lawyers in America, 2006 to dateInsurance LawLegal Malpractice Law - PlaintiffsMedical Malpractice Law - PlaintiffsPersonal Injury Litigation - PlaintiffsThe Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Life MemberNation's Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished CounselTop 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial LawyersNamed "Lawyer of the Year" by Best LawyersPersonal Injury Litigations - Plaintiffs (2019)Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Colorado, National Academy of Personal Injury AttorneysTop 10 Best Law Firms for the State of Colorado, American Institute of Personal Injury AttorneysBar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-HubbellAmerica’s Top 100 Attorneys for the state of Colorado, America’s Top 100 AttorneysTop 100 Litigation Lawyer for the State of Colorado, American Society of Legal AdvocatesTruck Law Organizations and Leadership PositionsAcademy of Truck Accident Attorneys, President 2019-2020Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Board of RegentsInterstate Trucking Litigation Group, MemberAttorneys Information Exchange GroupAssociation of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America, Past National Advisory Board MemberInjury Law Organizations and Leadership PositionsAAJ Leaders Forum, MemberNational College of Advocacy, Board of TrusteesColoradoans for Civil Justice, President, 1990-1991Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Executive Committee; Board MemberWyoming Trial Lawyers Association, MemberColorado Bar Association, MemberAssociation of Trial Lawyers of America, MemberColoradoans for Civil Justice, MemberColorado Alliance for Insurance Reform, MemberWarriors for Justice, MemberMotor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association, Executive CommitteeAAJ Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, MemberLitigation Counsel of America, Senior FellowAmerican Institute of Legal Counsel, MemberTrial Masters, Charter MemberNational Academy of Jurisprudence, MemberNational League of Renowned Attorneys, MemberNotable AchievementsKenneth Norman Kripke Lifetime Achievement Award (2014), Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationAAJ Wiedemann & Wysocki Award (2016) - Commitment to the legal profession and improving the civil justice systemTrial Lawyers College, Senior Faculty Member, 1995-presentNotable 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 WyomingMy StoryAt 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.
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.
