Derek Metts

Derek Metts

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 15 years

Insurance Lawyer at Altamonte Springs, FL
Practice Areas: Insurance, Personal Injury, Car Accidents ... +3 more

320 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL

About Derek

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Car Accident 28%

16 years

28%
Insurance 28%

16 years

28%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 15 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2010

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Metts Legal, P.A.

320 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL, 32701

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Derek Metts's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Insurance

Posted by Jan | January 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Excellent Representation…5 Stars!!!

Thank you, Derek and Associates for the excellent representation received with the insurance claim. Your professionalism and excellent communication with me were most appreciated, and I am very satisfied with the result. I would encourage anyone who finds themselves in a situation with an insurance c...laim that has been denied to seek Derek’s expertise.

Posted by Monique | December 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Settlement went perfect

This guy is amazing! My car insurance company did not want to pay for my totaled loss vehicle and Derek was able to get them to pay! We was able to get a settlement in no time! I thought the process was going to be rough but it turned out to be great! Derek is very easy to work with. Has a great sens...e of humor , and my overall experience with him and his staff has been awesome! I am now anble to pay my auto loan off and rebuild my credit! Thanks again Derek!

Posted by Wendy | November 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

A local gem!! Could not have been more satisfied!

If you’ve ever thought that hiring an Attourney was a difficult or unpleasant process, you Must use Derek Metts. He will change your mind on every negative thought you may have had. It was a complete pleasure to work with Derek from the first contact (a recommendation from an attourney who did not ha...ndle my type of case) to a speedy conclusion on a very frustrating insurance claim. Derek was easy to reach, extremely knowledgeable and very friendly throughout the whole ordeal. He was clear on the process, and explained each step of my case patiently. While I hope to not have to seek out legal services soon (or at all), should I need legal help again, the first call I would make would be to Derek Metts. I am sincere when I recommend him and am confident you would not be disappointed.

Posted by Bobby | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

IRMA Hurricane Damage Insurance Claim

After getting the "run around" from my Insurance Company, for a period of 4-months after I had submitted my legitimate claim, for damage sustained to my property after hurricane IRMA, I contacted Metts Legal, who came highly recommended to me. Dealing with Insurance Companies can be difficult at t...imes, trying to do so from the U.K. even more so. Not understanding the U.S. format totally, and having been made to "jump thru' hoops" during an extremely frustrating period, Derek Metts accepted my case, subsequently he filed a Lawsuit against my Insurance Company. After tirelessly negotiating with them, and eventually proving my claim to be indeed valid, Derek secured a settlement of some $22K, which was accepted by me. Their initial offer being $750.00 This is not a mis-print, yes! $750.00 Metts Legal, from start to closing, carried out all business with me in an extremely professional manner, the +5-hours time difference not being any great issue what so ever. Hopefully, I will not require to file a Lawsuit with any future insurers, if I do, certainly would have no hesitation recommending this Law Firm. Thank you Derek for a job well done!

Posted by Carmen,Jorge Zayas | July 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

home insurance.

I forgot to mention my husband and I were so stress out with the Insurance ordeal ,but after the consultation we left stress free we hire the right lawyer.thanks again.

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Derek Metts's Lawyer Endorsements

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Riley Cho

Insurance lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Kelley

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Derek on a couple of cases as co-counsel. He is very knowledgeable and professional. He is very hard working and keeps cases moving forward at all times."

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Baolinh Than

Insurance lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer for his expertise in insurance litigation."

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Ryan Murphy

Car accident lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Derek is experienced, knowledgeable, aggressive and personable. I strongly recommend his services."

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Riley Cho

Car accident lawyer

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James Kelley

Litigation lawyer

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Baolinh Than

Insurance lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2008

American Jurisprudence Award: Evidence, Thomas Jeffereson School of Law

2008

American Jurisprudence Award: Wills & Trusts, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2007

American Jurisprudence Award: Torts, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Metts Legal, P.A.

2011 - 2015

Attorney, Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Butler & Hosch, P.A.

Associations

2012 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Education

2009

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2005

California State University, Sacramento

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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