Kay Van Wey

Kay Van Wey has spent more than 40 years in the saddle—both literally and figuratively. A lifelong rider, she understands the discipline, focus, and fearlessness it takes to guide a powerful force through unpredictable terrain. It’s that same steady-handed determination that defines her work as a medical malpractice attorney. With a deep well of empathy and the heart of a fighter, Kay stands beside patients and families whose lives have been upended by medical negligence. Unlike firms that dabble in everything, Kay and her team at Van Wey & Metzler chose a different path. They don’t take car wrecks, slip-and-falls, or product claims. They focus solely on catastrophic medical malpractice and birth injury cases—because these are the cases that truly need champions. They are complex, emotional, and high-stakes. And for Kay, they’re personal. When someone walks through her doors, they’re often facing the darkest moment of their life. Kay knows that place. She’s been there. Having experienced her own devastating loss, she brings not just legal strategy, but heartfelt understanding to every case. Her clients aren’t files or case numbers—they’re real people, with real pain, trusting her to help make things right. Kay’s name became widely known for her role in holding the notorious “Dr. Death,” Christopher Duntsch, accountable. But she’s quick to point out that he wasn’t an isolated bad actor—he was a symptom of a deeply flawed system. A system that too often protects its own instead of its patients. That case—and countless others—fueled Kay’s mission not only to win justice, but to drive change. She uses litigation as a lever, forcing the healthcare industry to confront its failures and protect future patients. At Van Wey & Metzler, “client care” isn’t a catchphrase—it’s a code. Every client is met where they are—emotionally, financially, and logistically. The firm takes on fewer cases so they can give more attention to each one. Kay listens. She explains. She walks with her clients through the legal process with honesty, clarity, and fierce dedication.