Luke Harrison Metzler

Luke Metzler isn’t just a lawyer—he’s a relentless advocate for those whose lives have been forever changed by medical negligence. As a trial attorney and partner at Van Wey & Metzler, Luke has built a reputation for taking on the toughest medical malpractice and birth injury cases. His passion for justice is fueled by a deep commitment to his clients—families devastated by preventable medical errors, parents seeking answers after a catastrophic birth injury, and individuals left with life-altering harm due to negligence.

Luke has exclusively represented injured plaintiffs since 2011, focusing on the most complex and catastrophic cases, including birth injuries caused by negligent labor and delivery, neonatal resuscitation failures, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), and cerebral palsy. His ability to uncover the truth and hold powerful institutions accountable has led to groundbreaking legal victories, including securing the largest medical malpractice verdict in Texas in 2019—one of the largest in the country.

Luke’s approach to litigation is different. He doesn’t just fight for individual clients—he fights to create lasting change in healthcare. His work ensures that negligent hospitals, reckless doctors, and profit-driven institutions face real consequences, preventing future tragedies.

His clients aren’t just case numbers. They are families in crisis, parents navigating unthinkable heartbreak, and individuals whose lives have been upended by medical errors. Luke and his team treat them as such—with empathy, commitment, and an unwavering determination to win the life-changing compensation they deserve.

Beyond the courtroom, Luke is dedicated to shaping the next generation of trial lawyers. As an Adjunct Professor at SMU Dedman School of Law, he teaches Law and Medicine, ensuring future attorneys understand both the complexities of medical malpractice litigation and the human impact of these cases. He actively mentors young lawyers, speaks at national legal conferences, and plays a leadership role in major trial lawyer organizations.

Luke’s expertise and results have earned him consistent recognition as one of the top medical malpractice attorneys in Texas and beyond. He has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2017 and has repeatedly been included in the Super Lawyers Up & Coming 100 list. His work in birth injury law has also led to national recognition, with leadership roles in the American Association of Justice’s Birth Trauma Litigation Group and Medical Negligence Group.

For Luke, this work is more than a profession—it’s a mission. He fights for the families he represents with the same dedication he would for his own, knowing that their case is not just about financial recovery—it’s about justice, accountability, and making sure no one else endures the same suffering.

If you or someone you love has suffered from catastrophic medical malpractice or a birth injury, you deserve a legal team that won’t back down. Luke Metzler and Van Wey & Metzler are ready to stand by your side.