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Matthew D. Metzger

Attorney, Founding Partner

(415) 513-5980
mmetzger@belvederelegal.com

Matthew D. Metzger is an experienced commercial litigator at both the trial and appellate court levels, with expertise in commercial chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and related and out-of-court workouts.

Matt has represented many chapter 11 business debtors, chapter 11 individual debtors, non-institutional creditors, asset purchasers, and served on creditors committees. Matt’s tenacious, expedient, and creative advocacy has won the praise of colleagues and clients up and down the state of California.

As a former prosecutor, Matt has represented numerous individuals in criminal cases at both the trial and appellate levels for over 10 years.

Prior to forming Belvedere Legal, P.C., Matt clerked for the Honorable Larry R. Weeks of the First Judicial District in Juneau, Alaska, and was a prosecutor in the Office of the District Attorney, County of San Joaquin, and as a litigator with Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP, in Burlingame, California. As a Deputy District Attorney, Matt tried criminal matters as well as civil cases under California’s Unfair Competition Law. At Cotchett, Pitre, & McCarthy, Matt represented businesses and individuals in securities, predatory and abusive lending litigation, as well as consumer and investor fraud class actions.

Matt is proficient in Spanish.

Bar Admissions
  • California
  • Alaska
  • Northern District of California
  • Central District of California
  • Eastern District of California
  • Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • University of California at Davis, J.D., 2005
  • Stanford University, M.A., Comparative Literature, 2000.
  • German Academic Exchange Service (the DAAD) Fellow, 1998.
  • Fulbright Scholar, Japan, 1995.
  • Princeton University, B.A., Comparative Literature, magna cum laude, 1994.
  • Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum, Treasurer (2026 – present)
  • Bar Association of San Francisco (Member, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section)
  • Bar Association of San Mateo
  • Bench-Bar Liaison Committee for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, 2014-2017.
Hear from our clients

"Matt is Excellent Bankruptcy Attorney. He will explain the situations and walk you thru difficult times to make the correct choice and get your life back in order. I recommend Matt to friends and family and they are very happy with the outcome. You need a fighter in your side to looks for your best interest and he will give you 120 percent."

Business Owner
Chapter 7

'He is good at looking for and finding "out of the box" solutions to legal problems. His persistence and diligent hard work ultimately pays off.."

Creditor and Adversary Proceeding Plaintiff

"Having skillfully led the navigation of a complex legal challenge we were facing, I can say from direct experience that Mr. Metzger has consistently proven himself to be an extensively seasoned, highly effective, and genuinely caring lawyer. Ultimately it was Matt's direct "hand-on" approach to client and case management that earned our trust and made all the difference….We wish we’d have called Belvedere Legal first."

Interested Third Party

"I hired Matt Metzger in a bankruptcy case where I was the creditor. He usually works on the behalf of the debtor. The debtor cheated myself and 49 other creditors, then fled to bankruptcy court to escape her debt. So this was a different case for Matt who normally works for the other side, but could be an advantage since he would know their usual strategy. Matt is an energetic, hard working, and innovative attorney. To say that he is a multitasker underestimates all that's going on in his head.”

Creditor and Adversary Proceeding Plaintiff

"Matthew was very professional and easy to work with. I really appreciate everything he did for me. Great experience, highly recommend."

Interested Business Owner

"I can't thank Matthew Metzger enough for enough for his incredible work on my bankruptcy case.My biggest fear going into this was losing what I had work so hard for, but Matthew Metzger's deep knowledge of exemptions and legal protections was a game changer. He developed a clear strategy that allowed me to keep all of my assets while still getting the debt relief needed. If you want an attorney who is a strategic thinker and truly protects your interests Matthew Metzger is the one."

Chapter 13 Sole Proprietor/ Business Owner

"He is professional, responsive, and explained every step of the bankruptcy process clearly. Outstanding service from start to finish."

Chapter 13 Client
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"I’m incredibly grateful for the support and guidance I received from Attorney Matthew Metzger throughout my chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. From our very first meeting, he was extremely patient and took the time to explain everything in clear, detailed terms, which helped me understand exactly what to expect. Filing for bankruptcy is never easy, but having someone as knowledgeable and compassionate as Matthew by my side made all the difference."

Chapter 7 Client

"Matt’s calming presence with my case through some very anxious times, was a godsend! His vast knowledge and experience steered me through my different steps of my legal preceding. When things got tough, he knew exactly what to do and say. I will be forever indebted to him."

Chapter 7 Client

"Matt is knowledgeable of the law. Always available for questions. Walk you through your process step by step. Great writing ability. Passionate about the work he does for his clients. He listens. You will be in great hands. The results were awesome. Very pleased with the results of my case. I highly recommend him."

Chapter 13 Client

"I am sure happy that I found Matt Metzger to handle my Chapter 11 BK case. Other lawyers refused to represent me because they thought mine was a no-win sitiuation and they wouldn't get paid. Matt believed in me! Through his hard work and a little luck, he was able to save my wonderful home of 20 years from Bankruptcy and my fiancial livelihoood. Going through Bankruptcy is HARD, real HARD, but if you make it with Matt, you'll be happy like me.....Thanks Matt!."

Chapter 11 Client
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"I hired Matt Metzger to represent me in a bankruptcy. Matt listened very closely, took copious notes and built my case without flaw. He is far more than just a bankruptcy lawyer."

Chapter 11 Client

“I had no idea how complicated my case would become, but due to the closing of a business as well as the personal bankruptcy it took over 3 years to close. . . . We went to trial and he showed his ability to mount a case, present it to the judge, cross examine and plead my case. He is far more than just a bankruptcy lawyer. In addition, he was always fair in his billing. I strongly recommend Matt Metzger.”

Chapter 13 Client and Succesful Defendant who Won a Nondischargeability Bench Trial
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