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Cases of Note
Employee Class Action; confidential settlement reached
Employment Law
Class Action Complaint, alleging employer engaged in illgal activities:
1) failed to provide meal breaks, or provide compensation for missed meal breaks, as required by California Labor Code sections 226. 7 and 512, and applicable Wage Orders; (2) failed to provide
rest breaks, or provide compensation for missed rest breaks, as required by California Labor Code section 226.7 and applicable Wage Orders; (3) took illegal deductions from gratuities owed to employees in violation of California Labor Code section 351; (4) failed to timely pay employees for all hours worked in violation of California Labor Code section 204; (5) failed to timely pay
employees for all wages owed at termination in violation of California Labor Code sections 201-205; (6) failed to pay regular and overtime wages as required by California Labor Code sections
510, 558 and 1194, and applicable Industrial Welfare Commission Orders; (7) failed to maintain and provide accurate wage statements to employees as required by California Labor Code sections
226 and 1174; and (8) violated California Labor Code section 1051 because Defendants obtained employees’ fingerprints as a prerequisite of their employment and shared these fingerprints with a third party.
Result:
Confidential Settlement; Case Dismissed
Superior Court of the State of California
City and County of San Francisco
Felony Insurance Fraud Charge – reduced to Disturbing the Peace plea deal
White Collar Criminal
Represented Defendant charged with:
1) PC 550(a)(5) Insurance Fraud (Felony); and
2) PC 550(a)(5) Insurance Fraud (Felony).
Defendant client through investigation and early stages of prosecution up through successful plea deal to misdemeanor disturbing the peace charge (PC 415(a)).
Superior Court of the State of California
Alameda County
Felony Auto Burglary Case – Case Dismissed
White Collar Criminal
Defendant falsely charged with PC 459 (Second Degree Auto Burglary).
1) Defendant’s motion to reduce case from felony to misdemeanor per Penal Code section 17(b) GRANTED
2) Case DISMISSED on People’ own motion as DA could not meet burden of proof.
Superior Court of the State of California
City and County of San Francisco
Litigated Bankruptcy Case Through Multiple Appellate Levels Until Successful Compromise for Debtor Reached in 9th Circuit Mediation.
Appellate
Represented Chapter 7 Debtor in main bankruptcy case and related nondischargeability litigation.
Appealed ruling of Bankruptcy Court Judge, Northern District of California, San Francisco Division
Appealed ruling of District Court Judge, Northern District of California
Successfully mediated confidential compromise of controversy via the Ninth Circuit’s court mediation and settlement program.
United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit
$2.4 million discharged; four (4) junior liens removed
Chapter 11
$2.4 million in debt discharged via confirmed ch. 11 plan; removed four (4) junior liens from real properties; plan paid 2% dividend on an estimated 2.5m debt.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Northern District of California
San Francisco Division
Successful Prosecution of Debtor for Fraud
Bankruptcy Litigation
Obtained judgment of nondischargeability against Debtor who attempted to discharge liabilities due and owing to former employer.
Represented Employer
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Northern District of California
San Francisco Division
Client Testimonials
Matt Metzger is the way to go if you are looking for Chapter 7 representation. I was told by a larger and longer-established firm that I did not qualify for Chapter 7. However, that firm did not take the time to go over my itemizations to the degree that Matt did. He was very thorough and concise and really took the time to review and re-review my file. He has helped my family in ways that he does not realize. We have been trying to figure out a solution to our problems for a year and a half now…trying to negotiate with banks even with a third-party company failed at every turn. We had so much disappointment with all of the other firms we worked with that I was beginning to wonder if we would ever get any resolution. Well, thanks to Matt we did! Thank you, Matthew Metzger, for all that you do! You do it well!
Tanjeet S.
I have worked with & been a client of more attorneys than I can count during my adult life. Mr. Metzger stands out among the very finest. You get a sense during the initial consult that he cares and understands the issues at hand and your predicament. He patiently explains (in honest to God English, no less!) the process about your prospective case. Once retained Mr. Metzger proved to know a complicated process inside out; he filed documents in a timely manner; I never felt as if my case was at sea. He kept me up on what to expect. There was always a sense that he had my back. His execution proved this sense a reality. During the final meeting with the administrator, he was a settling presence. I knew what to expect, and when. He had the respect of the administrator and all went swimmingly. Mr. Metzger was/is worth every penny!
John – Chapter 7 client
I went to see Matt Metzger on a referral and was totally impressed with him over the other two attorneys I was referred to. He was smart and reassuring throughout the entire difficult process. Best of all, my bankruptcy filing went through without a hitch! Considering all the horror stories out there about bankruptcy lawyers, not to mention the others I consulted with before meeting Matt, this is the place to go.
M.K.
Matt handled my case with true professionalism. It was the lowest point in my life and he changed everything to the positive. I’m in the real estate market and I’ll recommend him to any of my clients or family. He is a truly talented attorney.
Gabriel – Chapter 13
Matthew is thorough, meticulous and very professional. He has repeatedly taken the extra step on my behalf to get me through the process. Highly recommended! Thanks, Matt!
Ualtar O.
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