Mark Metzger
Practice Advisor & Attorney
Mark C. Metzger is a seasoned attorney and professional practice coach with over three decades of diverse legal experience. He began his legal career in 1989 at a prominent Chicago-based law firm with 400 attorneys, where he specialized in insurance defense litigation and rose to the position of partner. Throughout his tenure, Mark amassed extensive trial experience, representing clients across the Midwest and the Eastern Seaboard.

In the next phase of his career, Mark transitioned to working with software companies, expanding his expertise at the intersection of law and technology. In 2006, he established his own firm, focusing on estate planning, elder law, and real estate. Under his leadership, the firm experienced a sevenfold increase in revenue. In 2024, he successfully sold and transitioned his practice, further demonstrating his deep understanding of law firm growth, succession planning, and operational excellence.

Mark’s journey with Atticus began in 2011 when he attended a transformative workshop that reshaped his approach to legal practice management. He became the first member to progress through the program and serve as an Adjunct Practice Advisor. In this role, he has helped numerous attorneys and law firms amplify their operations and develop strategic exit plans. Mark continues to share his expertise with law firm owners seeking to create profitable, sustainable, and scalable practices.

Mark’s extensive legal background, combined with his firsthand experience in law firm growth and transition, makes him an exceptional facilitator for strategic firm retreats. His expertise in practice management, leadership, and business development provides invaluable insight for law firms seeking to enhance operations, improve profitability, and plan for long-term success.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Mark is an avid gourmet chef, a dedicated father of three, a proud grandfather, and an accomplished magician.

Practice Areas: Estate planning, elder law, litigation, and real estate

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