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
- Employment and labor: 34%
16 years
- Business: 33%
16 years
- State, local, and municipal law: 33%
16 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC | Active | 2001 | 07/03/2017 |
| IA | Active | 2001 | 07/20/2017 |
| MN | Not Authorized | 2001 | 04/04/2017 |
| NE | Inactive | 2001 | 01/20/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Young Council Member Award | Iowa League of Cities | 2003 |
| Title | Company name | Duration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partner | Brick Gentry P.C. | 2004 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legal Counsel | Metro Waste Authority | 2014 - 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| City Attorney | City of Newton | 2013 - 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| City Attorney | City of Muscatine | 2010 - 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| City Attorney | City of Windsor Heights | 2007 - 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Associate | Vinson & Elkins, LLP | 2004 - 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summer Judicial Clerk | Judge Robert Pratt | 2000 - 2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| More | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Association of Business and Industry | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Iowa League of Cities | Member | 2001 - Present |
| Inns of Court | Member | N/A |
| Case name | Outcome | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Witte v. Doll Distributing | Defense Verdict | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pat Silverthorn v. Doll Distributing | Defense verdict | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wright v. Keokuk Co. Health Center | $250,000 judgment against Keokuk County. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| See all legal cases | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ABA Labor and Employment Law Section | Employment at Will - A State by State Survey | 2014 |
| ABA Labor and Employment Law Section | Employment at Will - A State by State Survey | 2013 |
| ABA Labor and Employment Law Section | Employment at Will - A State by State Survey | 2012 |
| Cityscapes (Iowa League of Cities Magazine) | Understanding and Implementing the ADAAA | 2009 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa College of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
| University of Iowa | Psychology | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1995 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Iowa Employment, Training, Benefits & Wellness Conference | Mental Disabilities in the Workplace | 2014 |
| Urban Government Studies at Drake University | Important Laws and Legislation | 2013 |
| 2013 Iowa Employment, Training, Benefits & Wellness Conference | Open Records/Meetings | 2013 |
| Iowa Employment Conference | Employment Law | 2009 |
Attorney endorsements
(8)
Rush Nigut, Franchising Attorney
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Matt is an excellent employment and labor lawyer.
Brooke Van Vliet, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Cost
RATES
- Hourly Rates $150-250/hour
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Credit card