Kari A. Metzger, Esq.
Kari A. Metzger is a Certified Circuit Court Mediator, Certified United States District Court Middle District of Florida Mediator and Arbitrator. Kari has over 30 years of experience in civil litigation involving personal injury and wrongful death. Kari's primary focus has been in personal injury litigation including automobile liability, PIP litigation, professional liability, products liability, premises liability, general insurance defense litigation, civil trial and appellate litigation.
Kari is a former employee of Nationwide Insurance Company trial division, a former partner in the law firm of Byrd & Metzger, P.A. and a former partner in the law firm of Koleos, Rosenberg, Metzger & Doyle, P.A. Prior to practicing law, Kari was a claims adjuster for four years for Travelers Insurance Company.
Kari now devotes a large portion of her law practice to providing mediation and arbitration services all over the state of Florida. Her experience in both defending and prosecuting civil cases provides a solid basis from which to assist in successfully resolving cases through mediation.
Mediation is one of the most efficient ways to settle a legal dispute. It is especially helpful in personal injury cases and makes it possible for both sides of a dispute to reach a satisfactory resolution. It allows everyone involved to share their thoughts and opinions regarding the matter at hand, so there is a peaceful and cost-effective settlement that addresses both the financial and emotional issues in a case.
Benefits of mediation include:
Control of the outcome
Financial and time savings
Opportunity to express concerns and feelings about the situation
Teamwork and a sense of camaraderie
Preservation of existing mutually beneficial relationships
Easier transition from one phase to another, both personally and in business
The key to a successful mediation in Florida is to find a mediator that has the experience and skills to facilitate productive discussion. When a mediator understands the situation entirely and is able to keep disputing parties focused on resolving the matter, mediation is almost always a success. Mediation has an extremely high success rate and can be effective even when disputing parties appear to be nowhere near a solution. All it takes is a mediator willing to focus on finding the best solution for all involved.
Kari Metzger is committed to understanding the individual needs of clients and providing the broad spectrum of legal knowledge and expertise necessary to effectively and efficiently handle your case. Clients receive individual attention and are able to obtain a resolution that is cost effective and fair. If you are interested in using mediation to settle a legal dispute in Florida, contact Kari Metzger at 813.288.2650 or by email at kam@metzgerlaw.net or contact@metzgerlaw.net.