Judge Elizabeth A. Metzger: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Florida Bar #: 860778 (September 21, 1990)

Appointed By: Gov. John E. Bush

Biography

The Hon. Elizabeth A. Metzger is a judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jeb Bush in 2006 and re-elected in 2008 and 2014.


The 19th Judicial Circuit encompasses Indian River County, Martin County, Okeechobee County, and Saint Lucie County. Metzger has held assignments in the Civil and Appellate Divisions. She has also served a term as Chief Judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit, during which time she implemented a therapy dog program for the circuit.


Metzger received her B.A. from Villanova University in 1984. She worked as a claims trainee and regional claims examiner with the Chubb Insurance Company for three years before completing a J.D. at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, in 1990. As a law student, she clerked at Metzger, Sonneborn & Rutter (1988) and worked as a summer associate at Mershon, Sawyer et al. (1989).


After graduating from law school, Metzger entered into private practice as an associate at Mershon, Sawyer. She worked in that capacity for one year, eventually leaving to work alongside her father at Metzger, Sonneborn & Rutter. Then, in 1995, she was named partner at Peterson Bernard.


Her memberships have included the Martin County Bar Association and the Justice Major B. Harding American Inns of Court.


She is a recipient of the Community Advocate of the Year Award from the Guardian ad Litem Program (2017).


Born and raised in Florida, Metzger is the daughter of the Hon. Joe Metzger (deceased), a former circuit court judge. When not presiding over legal proceedings. she enjoys outdoor activities, such as swimming, running, and biking.

Recent Cases by Hon. Elizabeth A. Metzger

On December 14, 2021 a medical negligence 90 day extension case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 14, 2021

Status

Closed

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE 90 DAY EXTENSION

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2022

On December 8, 2021 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Dec 08, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2022

On November 29, 2021 a nonhomestd mf $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Nov 29, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

NONHOMESTD MF $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2022

On November 18, 2021 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Nov 18, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 05, 2022

On November 17, 2021 a medical negligence 90 day extension case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

1 File
Filed

Nov 17, 2021

Status

Closed

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE 90 DAY EXTENSION

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2022

On November 16, 2021 a libel / slander case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Nov 16, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

LIBEL / SLANDER

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Slander,Libel,Defamation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2022

On November 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Elizabeth A. Metzger presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Nov 08, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2022

On October 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Elizabeth A. Metzger presiding.

Filed

Oct 22, 2021

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

May 05, 2022

On October 20, 2021 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Oct 20, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2022

On October 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Elizabeth A. Metzger presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Oct 19, 2021

Status

Bankruptcy

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2022

On October 15, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Elizabeth A. Metzger presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Oct 15, 2021

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2022

On October 15, 2021 a homestead mf $0 - $50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Oct 15, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD MF $0 - $50,000

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2022

On October 12, 2021 a medical negligence 90 day extension case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2021

Status

Closed

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE 90 DAY EXTENSION

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2022

On October 11, 2021 a nonhomestd mf $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Oct 11, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

NONHOMESTD MF $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2022

On October 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Elizabeth A. Metzger presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Oct 08, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2022

On October 7, 2021 a homestead mf $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Oct 07, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD MF $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2023

On October 4, 2021 a homestead mf $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Oct 04, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD MF $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2022

On September 30, 2021 an other real property $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Sep 30, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

OTHER REAL PROPERTY $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2022

On September 29, 2021 a business transactions case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Sep 29, 2021

Status

Settlement

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 22, 2022

On September 29, 2021 a homestead mf $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Sep 29, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD MF $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2022

On September 28, 2021 a homestead mf $250,000-more case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Sep 28, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD MF $250,000-MORE

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2022

On September 27, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Elizabeth A. Metzger presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2021

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2022

On September 27, 2021 a business transactions case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Sep 27, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2022

On September 24, 2021 a homestead mf $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge METZGER, ELIZABETH A presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Sep 24, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD MF $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2022

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