Movers & Shakers July 20, 2010
Metzger joins The Grupp Law Firm, PLLC
Suzanne Metzger, CPA, CVA, joined The Grupp Law Firm, PLLC. Metzger puts her tax, accounting and valuation expertise to work for businesses and individuals as a part of the firm's business exit planning and strategic business planning practice. Her work supports traditional and complex tax planning vehicles and facilitates sophisticated transfer of wealth solutions.
Prior to joining the Grupp Law Firm, Metzger was a tax services manager at Magnuson, McHugh & Company, P.A., in Coeur d'Alene. She graduated summa cum laude from Eastern Washington University in 2001 with a B.A. in business administration and professional accounting.
Metzger is a member of both the Idaho and American Institutes of Certified Public Accountants as well as of the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. In 2007 she appeared on the speaker panel of an Idaho State Treasurer sponsored event, Smart Women, Smart Money. She has served as the Treasurer of the Coeur d'Alene Public Library Foundation in the past and currently performs that role for the Coeur d'Alene Estate Planning Council and the Dirne Community Health Center. Her fellow members of Women in Business North Idaho will no doubt be pleased to see more of Suzanne in the three months prior to April 15 as she transitions to her consultative role at the Grupp Law Firm.
Metzger may be reached at 665-4600 or via e-mail at [email protected].
Attorney makes Best Lawyers publication
R. Bruce Owens, founding partner of the law firm of Owens & Crandall in Hayden, was recently selected to be included in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America as well as a separate publication called the Mountain States Super Lawyers. Both of these organizations base there selection on peer review and professional achievement. Fewer than 2 percent of Idaho lawyers have been selected by both organizations.
Owens is also a past president of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association and the Idaho Law Foundation. He has been practicing in both Idaho and Washington for more than 35 years. His specialized area of practice is personal injury, including medical malpractice. Son Jeffrey practices law with the firm. He is a graduate of Willamette Law School in Salem, Ore.
Caribbean Tan welcomes new massage therapist
Massage therapist Bruce Kitchen, formerly with the Highlands Day Spa, is now at Caribbean Tan at 5624 Government Way.
He is trained in all forms of massage, including Swedish, pregnancy, deep tissue, acupressure, trigger point and feet.
Kitchen works by appointment, with walk-ins welcome as well.
Information: 772-3907
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