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About Matthew

Matt's practice primarily involves assisting municipal and private corporations on a variety of issues, including employment matters.

Matt is admitted to practice in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, the District of Columbia, the United States Courts of Appeal for the Fifth and Eighth Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court.

Matt is a former Windsor Heights Councilman with a life-long interest in local and national government.

Practice areas

BusinessState, local, and municipal lawEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 34%

    18 years

  2. State, local, and municipal law: 33%

    18 years

  3. Business: 33%

    18 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

6701 Westown Parkway
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Brick Gentry PC

6701 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

6701 Westown Pkwy Ste 100
Des Moines, IA, 50266

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
DCActive 200110/14/2017
MNInactive200110/08/2019
NEInactive200109/27/2019
IAActive200110/18/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Outstanding Young Council Member AwardIowa League of Cities2003
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerBrick Gentry P.C.2004 - Present
Legal CounselMetro Waste Authority2014 - 2014
City AttorneyCity of Newton2013 - 2014
City AttorneyCity of Muscatine2010 - 2014
City AttorneyCity of Windsor Heights2007 - 2014
AssociateVinson & Elkins, LLP2004 - 2004
Summer Judicial ClerkJudge Robert Pratt2000 - 2000
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Iowa Association of Business and IndustryMember2012 - Present
Iowa League of CitiesMember2001 - Present
Inns of CourtMemberN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
ABA Labor and Employment Law SectionEmployment at Will - A State by State Survey2014
ABA Labor and Employment Law SectionEmployment at Will - A State by State Survey2013
ABA Labor and Employment Law SectionEmployment at Will - A State by State Survey2012
Cityscapes (Iowa League of Cities Magazine)Understanding and Implementing the ADAAA2009
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Iowa College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2001
University of IowaBS - Bachelor of Science1995
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
2014 Iowa Employment, Training, Benefits & Wellness ConferenceMental Disabilities in the Workplace2014
Urban Government Studies at Drake UniversityImportant Laws and Legislation2013
2013 Iowa Employment, Training, Benefits & Wellness ConferenceOpen Records/Meetings2013
Iowa Employment ConferenceEmployment Law2009
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Jeff Witte v. Doll DistributingDefense Verdict
Pat Silverthorn v. Doll DistributingDefense verdict
Wright v. Keokuk Co. Health Center$250,000 judgment against Keokuk County.

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Review and Endorsement for Matt Brick

Posted by VinceSun Aug 10 2014

Mr. Brick has always been responsive to my legal questions and needs. He has been honest, fair and highly ethical in all my dealings with him. Mr. Brick is approachable and straightforward in his approach to resolving any issues. He anticipates and understands my needs as a client. I would trust him with any legal issues that came up for his advice and guidance. I would highly recommend Mr. Brick for any of your legal needs.

Excellent Attorney, Highly recommend.

Posted by timMon Jul 14 2014

Mr. Brick has been my attorney over 10 years. He has always been incredibly informed, even though he has represented me on many different issues and in different areas of the law. I would highly recommend him, regardless of specialty, as the attorney you want to see first.
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Attorney endorsements

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Rush Nigut, Franchising Attorney on Mar 26, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer. Matt is an excellent employment and labor lawyer.

Brooke Van Vliet, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 24, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

James Brick, Environmental and natural resources Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Paul Drey, Health care Attorney on Apr 3, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Austin Kennedy, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Jun 12, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work.

Erin Clanton, Business Attorney on Jun 12, 2009
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I have worked with Matt on a variety of employment, labor and municipal projects and can attest to his exceptional knowledge in these areas as well as his dedication in serving his clients.

Douglas Fulton, Business Attorney on Jun 11, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker

Matt is an exceptional attorney with a wealth of knowledge and experience in many areas.

Steven Brick, State, local, and municipal law Attorney on Jun 11, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer's work.

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  • Hourly Rates$150-$250/hour
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card

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