George L. Metcalfe

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George L. Metcalfe: Attorney with George Lambeth Metcalfe, P.A.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
  • Gold Client Champion
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Biography

Partner at George Lambeth Metcalfe, P.A. Solo law practice began as a General, Civil and Appellate law practice in Coral Gables, Florida and became a Marital and Family Law practice which includes tax related matters involving marriage dissolution cases. Practice jurisdictions include Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, Palm Beach, Lake, Sumter, Volusia, Marion, Indian River, and St. Lucie Counties. Since 1988.

Senior District XI Counsel for Foster Care at Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitation Services (HRS ), 1990 to 1991

Associate attorney and Law Clerk to Senionr Partner Cecyl L. Pickle, Esquire at Peters, Pickle, Niemoeller, Robertson, Lax and Parsons, 1985 to 1988

United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida, Law Clerk, Appellate Division 1985

Marketing Specialist, General Development Corporation, Miami, Florida. 1982 – 1983

Professional Associations – Past and Present

Indian River County Bar Association

St. Lucie County Bar Association

Friends of Rupert J. Smith Law Library, Vice President

Juvenile Justice Attorneys Association – Miami, Florida

Supreme Court Historical Association

Family Law Section, Florida Bar

Marion County Bar Association

Lake County Bar Association

Miami Dade Bar

American Bar Association

Honors

Pro Bono Publico Service Award “For the Public Good”, Florida Rural Legal Services, 2021

Pro Bono Service Recognition, Florida Bar, 2010

Martindale Hubbell Rated: Very High Legal Ability and Very High Ethical Standards

Martindale Hubbell Rated: Gold Client Champion

Justia - Lawyer Peer Rating 10.0

America’s Most Honored Lawyers 2025 ( Top 1%) - The American Registry

Lecturer and Speaking Engagements

Lecturer, Contract Law, 1999, Barry University

Lecturer, Family Law and Florida Civil Practice, Florida National College, 1997 to 2020

Guest lecturer on Child Welfare in Foster Care, Judge Edelstein, Coral Gables, Florida October 2000 - University of Miami School of Law

Guest lecturer to University of Miami Law Students. Termination of parental rights, Adoption and Federal Limits on Children's Stays in Foster Care

Speaker for Justice Teaching Program of the Florida Bar in Ocala, Florida, 2010 - 2012

Pro-Bono Activities

Founder of The Law Clinic at Rupert J. Smith Law Library, 2018 to 2022

Volunteer, Cuban American Bar Association’s Pro Bono Project



The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies.
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Areas of Practice (15)

  • Marital and Family Law
  • Alimony and Spousal Support
  • Appeals
  • Child Custody, Visitation (Timesharing)
  • Child Support
  • Contempt and Sanctions
  • Division of Marital Property
  • Divorce
  • Enforcement
  • High Net Worth Divorce (Dissolution)
  • International Custody Matters (Hague)
  • Modifications of Final Judgments
  • Paternity and Parentage
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Related Taxation Matters

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Miami School of Business, B.B.A., 1981; University of Miami, M.A., Speech Communication; University of Miami School of Business, M.B.A., 1984; University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law
Law School Attended:
St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., 1987
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
1988, Florida; U.S. District Court for Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court for Southern District of Florida; U.S. Tax Court
Languages:
Spanish
ISLN:
904837979
Hobbies & interests:
Mr. Metcalfe and his wife breed and care for Paso Fino performance show horses near Ocala.

Payment Information

Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Other, Visa

Peer Reviews

4.4/5.0
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Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge
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5.0/5.0 (6 reviews)
Gold Client Champion

I can say without hesitation that I was truly fortunate to have had George Metcalfe as my divorce attorney. At every point of contact, he proved himself to be extremely knowledgeable, timely, thoroug...

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Contact Information:

772-292-0789  Phone

www.georgelmetcalfe.com/attorney/metcalfe-george-l

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