Clyde Metzger is a Founding Member of the firm and Of Counsel. He is committed to partnering with our clients to develop strategies for a successful outcome. He has applied that commitment as counsel in complex litigation, class actions, business litigation, and product liability claims.
In addition, he has served as counsel in physician staff privilege claims, medical malpractice actions for hospitals and physicians, managed care litigation, pharmacy benefit manager litigation, and insurance coverage disputes. He also has experience in commercial litigation, general liability claims, corporate healthcare claims, and civil rights, 42 USC 1983 defense litigation focusing on health care in county jails and state prisons. He has conducted numerous trials in both state and federal courts.
Clyde carries Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating and was named a Michigan Super Lawyer yearly since 2008. He is a member of the Washtenaw County Bar Association, the Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Management (MSHRM), the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) and was past president of the Michigan Society of Healthcare Attorneys.
"Let's Get Real: An Open Forum Discussion on Issues Facing the Defense Bar”, Michigan Defense Trial Counsel Annual Meeting, May, 2016
Peer Review: "The Physician's Role and Responsibilities”, Oaklawn Hospital, April, 2016
"Just Responses to Adverse Outcomes”, Trinity Health, May, 2015
“Communication, Documentation & Risk-Mitigation Strategies”, Oaklawn Hospital, March, 2015
“Dep-ǝ-’zish-ǝn, noun. See, Ordeal”, Emergency Physicians Medical Group, November, 2013
"Take the Pressure Off," A Pressure Ulcer Prevention Symposium with Case Study and Documentation Analysis, May, 2008
"The Med-Mal Crisis & Tort Reform," Institute of Continuing Legal Education, March, 2005
"Fraud, Abuse & Videotape - Health Care False Claims & Vascular Technology," Michigan Health & Vascular Institute, May 1999
"Issues Regarding Experimental and Investigational Treatment," Health Alliance Plan, October 1995
Clyde is happily married (Karen) with two grown children. He enjoys golfing, downhill skiing, cooking and exploring the world. His recent travels outside the country have taken him to Vietnam, Cambodia, Austria, China, Turkey and Italy (his favorite!).
He is passionate about good food and wine, and enjoys cooking for family and friends, particularly his favorite Italian recipes gathered from his travels. He has been taking Italian language classes with hopes of being able to spent time there conversing with native speakers. He, also, has some fluency in the German language. Clyde is a devoted Michigan Wolverine fan, and can be found most weekends in the fall and winter adorned in maize and blue at Michigan Stadium or at Michigan’s Hockey Arena.
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EDUCATION
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 1979
University of Michigan, Bachelor of Arts, 1975
Albert-Ludwigs Universitat, Freiberg, Germany, 1973-1974
PRACTICE AREAS
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A Great Read
Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand
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Favorite Musical Artist/Song
Europa by Gato Barbieri
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Must Go-To Vacation Spot(s)
Italy, Croatia, Turkey
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Best Phone App Ever
UBER
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Heroes
Benjamin Franklin