KATHLEEN METZGER is an experienced trial and appellate attorney, and former Special Prosecutor, fluent in Spanish. Ms. Metzger graduated cum laude from Marist College, a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, concentrating in Philosophy and Public Praxis (applied Philosophy through community service). She received her law degree from Albany Law School and was a Co-Chair of the Albany Law School Environmental Law Society. Following admission to the New York bar, she was appointed and served as a Special Prosecutor in Dutchess County for several years, and went on to represent criminal defendants and other individuals in solo practice.

In 2012, Ms. Metzger helped found Metzger Injury Law, a personal injury firm handling complex accident, injury and medical malpractice cases throughout the Hudson Valley and New York. She brings to the firm great versatility, a commitment to excellence, and a caring approach with clients. Ms. Metzger has successfully tried cases in various local courts, and provided per diem court appearances for other attorneys. She has worked of counsel to other Hudson Valley law firms handling civil, criminal and administrative appeals, among which she has, pro bono, successfully sought reversal of determinations against disabled individuals.

Ms. Metzger has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Grace Smith House, a domestic violence shelter and advocacy organization in Poughkeepsie, and past chair of the agency's Public Relations Committee. Additionally, she served on the Board of Directors of Vassar-Warner Home, a senior residence and assisted living agency, also in Poughkeepsie, and was past chair of the home's Board Development Committee. Ms. Metzger is a member of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the New York State and Dutchess County bar associations.

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