LeRoy Metz II

LeRoy Metz II is a seasoned attorney known for advising clients on tax, business, and estate planning matters with clarity and precision. He has built his career on delivering practical legal solutions, managing complex situations, and helping individuals and companies reach outcomes that protect their long-term interests.

LeRoy earned a B.S. from West Virginia University in 1969, followed by an M.B.A. from the University of Utah in 1972 and a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1975. This progression gave him a strong foundation in finance, business operations, and tax law, enabling him to guide clients through highly technical planning and regulatory matters.

LeRoy focuses his practice on tax, trusts, estates, and business transactions. He works with companies at various stages, assisting with entity formation, shareholder issues, and mergers or acquisitions. His experience includes guiding clients through disputes, helping them reach resolutions without costly litigation, and supporting businesses harmed by internal misconduct such as embezzlement.

LeRoy has also handled matters involving complex tax liabilities. He has secured favorable IRS agreements that reduce client debts when circumstances or agency errors justified relief. His estate planning work includes preventing harmful tax consequences for families by structuring solutions through court appointments and trusts designed to protect assets and achieve tax efficiency.

LeRoy’s background also includes helping entrepreneurs move from concept to profitable business sale through multiple stages of growth. His guidance allows clients to handle investment rounds, compliance issues, and business transitions with confidence and strategic foresight.

LeRoy Metz II continues to bring deep experience, careful judgment, and a commitment to guiding clients through financial, tax, and business challenges with steady, informed counsel. LeRoy’s professional accomplishments include recognition in The Best Lawyers in America® (Tax Law), the Top Rated Lawyers® in Mergers & Acquisitions, and selection as a Select Wealth Manager. He has also been named a Five Star Estate Planning Attorney, holds an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and was first acknowledged as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in 2004.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Metz Lewis Brodman Must O’Keefe LLC
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Past Chair, Allegheny County Bar Association, Tax Section

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• University of Pittsburgh
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Utah
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• West Virginia University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)
  

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