A Relentless Advocate for the Catastrophically Injured
For more than 40 years, Kay Van Wey has dedicated her career to standing up for patients who have suffered life-altering harm at the hands of negligent healthcare providers. She’s not just a lawyer—she’s a fighter, a protector, and a passionate advocate for those who have been wronged. Kay understands that when medical professionals make devastating mistakes, the consequences ripple through every part of a person’s life. That’s why she focuses exclusively on catastrophic medical malpractice and birth injury cases—because no one should have to endure such suffering alone.
Kay doesn’t just take on cases; she takes on the system. She knows that behind every legal battle is a family whose world has been turned upside down, and she approaches every case with a relentless drive to secure the justice and compensation her clients deserve. She believes that medical malpractice litigation is more than a fight for an individual—it’s an opportunity to push for change, to hold dangerous providers accountable, and to make healthcare safer for everyone.
A Personal Connection to the Fight for Justice
Kay’s passion for patient advocacy isn’t just professional—it’s personal. Having faced her own heartbreaking loss, she knows firsthand the pain, frustration, and helplessness that come with navigating the legal system after a tragedy. This experience shaped her approach to the law: she treats every client with the respect, compassion, and dedication they deserve.
“When someone walks through our doors, they’re not just another case—they’re a person whose life has been shattered. I’ve been in their shoes, and I know what it means to fight for justice when everything feels lost. That’s why I do this work.”
Exposing Injustice, Holding the System Accountable
Kay is perhaps best known for her role in prosecuting civil cases against the now-infamous Dr. Christopher Duntsch—better known as “Dr. Death.” Representing many of his victims, Kay saw firsthand how the healthcare system failed to protect patients from a reckless and impaired surgeon. That case wasn’t an anomaly; it was a symptom of a larger problem—a system that too often prioritizes profit over patient safety.
“The tragedy of Dr. Death is that he wasn’t stopped until it was too late. Too many patients had already been harmed. That’s unacceptable. The system failed them, and it continues to fail others every day. We have to do better.”
Kay’s work on high-profile cases like this isn’t about notoriety—it’s about making sure no other family has to endure the same preventable tragedy. She uses every case as a platform to push for change, to demand better oversight, and to fight for a safer healthcare system.
More Than a Lawyer—A True Ally
Legal battles are tough. They are long, exhausting, and deeply emotional. Kay understands that, which is why she makes it her mission to stand beside her clients every step of the way. She doesn’t just handle cases—she builds relationships, offering unwavering support and guidance through what is often the most difficult time in a person’s life.
Clients often say that working with Kay feels like having a fierce advocate in their corner, someone who treats their case as if it were her own. Because to Kay, it is personal. The fight for justice isn’t just about winning a case—it’s about making things right for real people who have suffered unimaginable harm.
The Mission: Justice, Accountability, Change
At Van Wey, Metzler & Williams, Kay leads a team committed to delivering results. They don’t take just any case—they take on the toughest, most complex medical malpractice and birth injury cases because they believe in fighting for those who need it most. Every case is built with meticulous care, every argument crafted with precision, and every client treated with the dignity they deserve.
Kay doesn’t just want to win cases—she wants to change the system. Because justice isn’t simply about holding one bad doctor accountable; it’s about making sure the next family doesn’t have to suffer the same fate.
A Legacy of Advocacy
Beyond the courtroom, Kay dedicates her time to mentoring young lawyers, teaching law students about medical malpractice and patient rights, and speaking nationally on the importance of patient safety. She believes that true change happens when knowledge is shared, and she is committed to educating others so that the fight for justice continues long after the verdict is reached.
If you or someone you love has been catastrophically harmed by medical negligence, you deserve a lawyer who will fight for you like family. Kay Van Wey is that lawyer.
Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America – https://www.bestlawyers.com/
- Texas Super Lawyer (2003 to 2023) – 20+ consecutive years – peer selection
“Ms. Van Wey, you have been selected for your 21st year to the Texas Super Lawyers list – every year, we’ve had the award! There were 93,821 attorneys registered with the Texas State Bar, and of that, only 679 attorneys have been selected to Super Lawyers all 21 years. You are in an extremely elite group of 0.7% of attorneys in the entire state. It’s pretty impressive to think that less than 1% of all the attorneys in Texas have accomplished this feat.”
- D Best Lawyer (2018-Present) – peer selection.
- Dallas Bar Association Trial Legend – peer selection
- Avvo, 10 rated – peer selection
- Million Dollar Advocate Forum – based on results achieved for past clients
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum – based on results achieved for past clients
Credentials
Certifications
- Board Certified Specialist in Medical Malpractice by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
- Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Admissions
- State Bar of Texas
- State Bar of Oklahoma
- State Bar of Illinois
Memberships and Associations
- American Board of Trial Advocates-(ABOTA)
- American Association for Justice
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
- Dallas Bar Association
- AV Preeminent
Publications
Trial Magazine 8/23/2019 Using Clinical Practice Guidelines: A Case Study
Attorney At Law Magazine Regular Contributor
Presentations
- AAJ – Hospital and Institutional Liability 7/15/2023
- Boulder Community Health 2022 Spring Event – Dr. Death 4/8/2022
- OCU Keynote Speaker for OCU Law’s Alumni Luncheon 11/10/2021
- National Association of Medical Staff Services – Dr. Death 10/21/2021
- Texas Society for Medical Services Specialists – Lessons From Dr. Death 6/21/2021
- Colorado Association of Medical Staff Services – Dr. Death 5/14/2021
- UT Law Students 2/8/2021
- AAJ – New Orleans – Maternal Mortality 2/7/2020
Education
- University of Oklahoma, B.A.
- Oklahoma City University School of Law, J.D.
