Attorney Profile


M. Rita Metts helps her clients solve problems and get the help they need.  She graduated from
the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1993.  Since getting her degree, she has
represented thousands of clients going through Divorce,Custody or other Family Law matters,
from drafting Separation Agreements and Mediation to lengthy contested Divorce and Custody
trials.  She helps all victims of personal injury including Social Security Disability, Veteran
Benefits and Workers' Compensation.  

Ms. Metts is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants
Representatives (
NOSSCR) and National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR) to
keep her aware of any recent changes to Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security
Income law and to keep improving her advocacy skills for her Disability and SSI clients.
 

She has helped thousands of clients involved in Divorce and Family Law cases, from
contested divorces and custody issues to mediation of complex legal matters, including
alimony, property division and child support issues.

She is a former Assistant
Public Defender with the Newberry County Public Defender's Office,
where she honed her litigation
and trial skills.

She currently owns and operates the Metts Law Firm, LLC, where she and her staff provide
clients with the experience of large law firm with the personal customer service of a small firm.

She is also the Town Attorney for Carlisle and a licensed Instructor for the South Carolina
Department of Insurance.  She handles Insurance Defense litigation for Insurance Companies.
She is a Certified Family Court Mediator and member of the South Carolina Bar Association's
Family Law and Workers Compensation sections.  She is a member of the National Bar
Association and South Carolina Workers Compensation Education Association. She is a
former board member of Carolina Boys Home and BGM, Inc.

Company History

The Metts Law Firm was established in 1996 and is currently located at 3531 River Drive,
Columbia, SC 29201. The experienced lawyer and professional, courteous staff handles all
areas of family law and personal injury.
About Us
M. Rita Metts
803-929-0577