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Acquired: 1998
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528 West Grand River Ave, Howell, MI, 48843
30 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by William | April 21, 2021 | Criminal Defense
A completely unsatisfactory experience with Metz
I fired Mr. Metz after I realize that his representation of me was sloppy and ineffective. I I originally hired him for a third offense DWI that there was ample evidence that I was not even driving. Metz would not discuss case law with me and dismissed it with a condescending attitude of he knew best...
Per William, "there was ample evidence that I was not even driving"? That's funny because that is NOT what William told me at our initial free consultation. "Sloppy and ineffective" are 2 things that I am not. I pride myself in ALWAYS being prepared and doing the best I can for each and every one of my clients on EVERY case. In fact for William, I was able to get his bond amended multiple times as he requested of me to allow him to travel out of state, etc...but amended for him to still be in compliance with alcohol testing provisions of his bond. William did NOT pay me in full up front, he made a partial payment which I earned during my representation of him (that lasted well over a month). Quite frankly, per our retainer fee agreement, I could have demanded him pay the balance owed to me per our contract/retainer fee agreement; however, because he did retain another attorney I did not request that he pay the balance owed to me (in fairness to him because I thought it was the right thing to do).
Posted by Todd | October 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Top shelf
A true professional. When he speaks there is a feeling of confidence in the court room. Communicates well. His length of experience has been a asset for me. Unfortunately I've made poor character conduct choices. Fortunately. I will have the opportunity to make a about face and move forward. Much in ...
Posted by Alexis | April 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Above & Beyond Attorney
Mr. Metz was not just an attorney for me but helped save my life. When I hired Mr. Metz I was a hopeless addict facing many charges. He went above and beyond to show that he cared about me and advocated for me to get the help that I needed. He not only helped me from a legal stand point but he also h...
Posted by Crystal | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Life Changer
Jim represented my oldest son when he was charged with an MIP. Jim was responsive, respectful and informative. Because of the professional way Jim represented him, my son was able to fulfill his goal of joining the military and he is serving with distinction. I have referred Jim several times and ...
Posted by Michael | January 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
James W. Metz ll
When I called Jim Metz about my case he was on vacation. He called me back the same day and we set up an appointment. We had a meeting at his office and when I left I felt a lot better about my situation. In fact every time we talked about my case If at court or on the phone he put me at ease. Mr Met...
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim specializes only in criminal work. He started as a prosecutor and has extensive trial experience. I refer many clients to him with confidence that he will obtain the proper result."
Criminal defense lawyer
2010 - 2011
Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, Michigan Attorney General's Office
2000 - 2010
Senior Trial Attorney, Livingston County Prosecutor's Office
1998 - Present
Livingston County Bar Association
1998 - Present
State Bar of Michigan
1997
JD
1994
Bachelor's Degree, James Madison College
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