Clients have praised Mette’s skill in the insolvency world, referring to her as “a pit bull in heels” and a “rock-hard…negotiator.” Others note Mette is:

• “Very direct, has a plan of action and goes on the attack with it.”

• “A dynamic attorney. She is smart and thinks outside the box.”

• “Professional, articulate and one of the brightest bankruptcy attorneys I know.”

• “An extremely skilled bankruptcy attorney who has the ideal balance of being technically skilled and practically balanced, always with one eye on delivering value to her clients.”

• “A ‘tireless and creative’ advocate.”

• “Particularly effective and rare as an attorney due to her experience and people skills in navigating tricky distressed investing deals.”

Mette has gained a reputation for successfully and smoothly handling confrontational negotiations and challenging situations in her client representations. Recognizing the importance of conflict resolution, Mette completed the American Bankruptcy Institute/St. John’s University School of Law Bankruptcy Mediation Training Program in 2018 and now also serves as a mediator.

Mette practiced at various pre-eminent bankruptcy boutiques and national law firms before joining Pierson Ferdinand. Before practicing law, Mette was a Bank Liquidation Specialist with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Her family also owned and operated an Irish pub in Delaware, giving her a unique perspective on the restaurant industry.