Jaclyn Metzinger is an associate in the firm's New York office. She focuses her practice on all aspects of civil litigation, including consumer class actions, contract disputes and insurance litigation.
Representative Experience
Assisted in the successful representation of a global document services company in obtaining pre-answer dismissal of a putative nationwide consumer class action. Drafted successful appellate brief for the Second Circuit, which affirmed the dismissal in its entirety.Member of a litigation team that represented one of the world's largest life insurance companies and obtained pre-answer dismissal of action brought by individual funeral homes suing derivatively on behalf of regional funeral directors association. The Court dismissed the plaintiffs' claims for negligence, fraud, consumer fraud and unjust enrichment on the grounds that the plaintiffs did not have standing to maintain the action.
Assist in the representation of a leading multinational automotive and financial services company in an arbitration proceeding against the Republic of Argentina before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in Washington, D.C.
Member of a litigation team that obtained pre-discovery summary judgment rescinding a life insurance policy for breach of condition precedent. The decision was affirmed on two motions for renewal and/or reargument and on appeal by the New York Appellate Division, Second Department.
Currently assisting in the representation of one of the world's largest life insurance companies in breach of contract and negligence action involving a life settlement transaction.
Memberships & Associations
National Association of Women LawyersNew York County Lawyers' Association
Professional Activities
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, participant in the non-partisan Election Protection program for the 2008 presidential election.Community Activities
One World Symphony, volunteerHonors & Awards
inMotion Commitment to Justice Legal Team Award, 2010
Pro Bono
Part of legal team that successfully represented single mother to obtain an order of protection and full custody of her children in Bronx Family Court.
Advise persons detained at the Varick Street Detention Center regarding their pending immigration proceedings through Legal Aid's Know Your Rights clinic.
