Candidate for
Judge; Court of Common Pleas; 6 Year Term Starting 2/10/09

Jerry Metz:

• ** Life History

I have have been married to Debbie Metz for 31 years, and we have three children--Andrew, 26; Matt, 24; & Angela, 24.

My wife and I currently live in Mt. Washington, where we have lived for more than 24 years.

• ** Education

I am a graduate of Xavier University.

In addition, I attended Belle Haven Elementary (Dayton OH), Precious Blood School (Dayton OH), St. John the Evangelist School, The Archbishop's Choir School, Moeller High School, St. Gregory's Seminary High School, Raymond Walters College, and Mt. St. Mary's Seminary.

• ** Legal Background

I was a partner in the law firm of Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur, LLP from 1990 to 2007, where I represented both plaintiffs and defendants, corporations and individuals before the courts. Before that, I was an associate at Porter, Wright and a predecessor firm. I now practice law in Mt. Washington.

My uncle, the Honorable Edward J. Donnellon was a Judge of the Hamilton County Municipal Court.

• ** Community Involvement

I am a member of the Choir and Social Ministries Advisory Commission at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Anderson Township.

I serve both state and federal courts as a mediator, and I serve as an arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau and the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas.

I have been a long-time coach, judge, and referee of youth sports.

I have written educational and reference materials for lawyers and make regular presentations to improve the practice of law. And I teach "Law and Ethics" to Master of Business Administration students at Xavier University.