Kay L. Van Wey

Kay Van Wey is the founder of Van Wey & Metzler, a nationally recognized, Texas based, medical malpractice and birth injury law firm. With more than 40 years of experience representing the innocent victims of medical negligence, Kay's mission is to provide stalwart legal representation as she stands up to industry giants and healthcare institutions. Throughout her illustrious career, Kay has garnered a multitude of professional honors. Acknowledged by her peers, she has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer for over 22 consecutive years. Her impressive record is a result of her tireless dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to seeking justice on behalf of her clients Kay and her dedicated partners utilize a tailored and interactive approach to assist them in navigating this intricate legal terrain. Through her own personal family tragedy, Kay has developed a deep understanding and empathy for victims, recognizing the challenging path towards recovery and seeking justice. Motivated by the desire to effect positive change and prevent others from enduring suffering, Kay tirelessly advocates for the safety of patients. In a well-publicized demonstration of her legal acumen, Kay spearheaded a legal team that undertook the prosecution of several civil cases against a well-known physician, famously referred to as "Dr. Death." The high-profile Dr. Death case solidified Kay's strong determination to safeguard patients and her relentless dedication to enhancing the healthcare system. Speaking about the case, Kay explains, “I had the privilege of representing many of his (Christopher Duntsch’s) victims. Dr. Duntsch isn’t the first impaired surgeon I have ever prosecuted, and sadly he likely won’t be the last. The system has failed patients and even though Duntsch went to prison, the system was not fixed.”