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
21 years
21 years
21 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 2001 | 06/08/2022 |
MN | Inactive | 2001 | 05/21/2022 |
NE | Inactive | 2001 | 04/24/2022 |
IA | Active | 2001 | 06/13/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Outstanding Young Council Member Award | Iowa League of Cities | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Iowa Association of Business and Industry | Member | 2012 - Present |
Iowa League of Cities | Member | 2001 - Present |
Inns of Court | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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 | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Iowa College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
University of Iowa | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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2014 Iowa Employment, Training, Benefits & Wellness Conference | Mental Disabilities in the Workplace | 2014 |
2013 Iowa Employment, Training, Benefits & Wellness Conference | Open Records/Meetings | 2013 |
Urban Government Studies at Drake University | Important Laws and Legislation | 2013 |
Iowa Employment Conference | Employment Law | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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. |
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Rush Nigut, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 25, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Matt is an excellent employment and labor lawyer.
Brooke Van Vliet, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 24, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
James Brick, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Paul Drey, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 3, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Austin Kennedy, Employee benefits Attorney on Jun 12, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
Erin Clanton, Employment and labor 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, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 11, 2009
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Matt is an exceptional attorney with a wealth of knowledge and experience in many areas.
Steven Brick, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 11, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
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