Judge Larry E. Metz: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Richard L. Scott

Biography

The Hon. Larry E. Metz is a judge for the 5th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Scott in 2018, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. William G. Law.


The 5th Judicial Circuit encompasses Citrus County, Hernando County, Lake County, Marion County, and Sumter County. Metz has held assignments in Lake County.


Metz received a B.A. from the University of Florida in 1976. He then served for four years on active duty with the United States Marine Corps (1976 to 1980) and the Marine Corps Reserve (1980 to 1982) before completing a J.D. at Florida State University College of Law the following year.


After graduating from law school, Metz began his legal career as an attorney in private practice. He later opened his own private practice as a sole practitioner, specializing in business, construction, and personal injury matters.


His memberships have included the Lake County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He has also been involved with the Lake County Republican Party; the Marine Corps League, North Lake Detachment (Judge Advocate, Trustee, and member); the Florida School Boards Association; the National Rifle Association; the Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce; the Lake Federated Republican Women's Club; and the Regional Republican Club (past president).


Metz was born in Abington, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Mariko, have two children.


He is a registered Republican. He served two terms as a member of the Lake County School Board, a position to which he was named by former Governor Jeb Bush in 2004. His political career continued in 2010, after his election to the Florida House of Representatives. Metz represented the 25th District (2010 to 2012) and the 32nd District (2012 to 2018), chairing the Public Integrity and Ethics Committee and the Justice Appropriations Subcommittee.

Recent Cases by Hon. Larry E. Metz

On July 14, 2023 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

Filed

Jul 14, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 11, 2023

On July 13, 2023 a non-homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

30 Files
Filed

Jul 13, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Non-homestead Residential Foreclosure $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 11, 2023

On July 12, 2023 a non-homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

20 Files
Filed

Jul 12, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Non-homestead Residential Foreclosure $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 26, 2023

On July 12, 2023 a homestead residential foreclosure $0-$50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Jul 12, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Homestead Residential Foreclosure $0-$50,000

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 24, 2023

On July 11, 2023 an other real property actions $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Jul 11, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Other Real Property Actions $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 29, 2023

On July 8, 2023 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2023

On July 7, 2023 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2023

On July 6, 2023 a homestead residential foreclosure $0-$50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

23 Files
Filed

Jul 06, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Homestead Residential Foreclosure $0-$50,000

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2023

On July 5, 2023 a homestead residential foreclosure $0-$50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

31 Files
Filed

Jul 05, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Homestead Residential Foreclosure $0-$50,000

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 26, 2023

On July 3, 2023 a disposition without administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

Filed

Jul 03, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

DISPOSITION WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2023

On June 30, 2023 a summary administration => $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION => $1000

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 11, 2023

On June 30, 2023 an other-insurance claim case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

39 Files
Filed

Jun 30, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Other-Insurance Claim

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 11, 2023

On June 29, 2023 a commercial foreclosure $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

27 Files
Filed

Jun 29, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Commercial Foreclosure $250,000 or More

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 21, 2023

On June 29, 2023 contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jun 29, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Contract and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2023

On June 28, 2023 a summary administration < $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

Filed

Jun 28, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION < $1000

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 11, 2023

On June 28, 2023 a non-homestead residential foreclosure $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

45 Files
Filed

Jun 28, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Non-homestead Residential Foreclosure $250,000 or More

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2023

On June 27, 2023 a homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge METZ, LARRY presiding.

25 Files
Filed

Jun 27, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. METZ, LARRY Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for METZ, LARRY

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Homestead Residential Foreclosure $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2023

On June 27, 2023 a summary administration => $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge METZ, LARRY presiding.

Filed

Jun 27, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. METZ, LARRY Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for METZ, LARRY

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION => $1000

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2023

On June 27, 2023 an other-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

19 Files
Filed

Jun 27, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Other-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 11, 2023

On June 27, 2023 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

Filed

Jun 27, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 11, 2023

On June 26, 2023 a homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge METZ, LARRY presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Jun 26, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. METZ, LARRY Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for METZ, LARRY

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Homestead Residential Foreclosure $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2023

On June 23, 2023 a summary administration => $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION => $1000

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2023

On June 22, 2023 an other real property actions $0-$50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Jun 22, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Other Real Property Actions $0-$50,000

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 15, 2023

On June 22, 2023 a non-homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Metz, Larry presiding.

41 Files
Filed

Jun 22, 2023

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Judge

Hon. Metz, Larry Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Metz, Larry

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Non-homestead Residential Foreclosure $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2023

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