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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.

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Practice areas

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

    20 years

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

    20 years

  3. Business: 33%

    20 years

Languages spoken

English

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Brick Gentry PC

6701 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

      6701 Westown Pkwy Ste 100
      Des Moines, IA, 50266

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      DCGood Standing200102/09/2021
      MNInactive200107/14/2021
      NEInactive200106/20/2021
      IAActive200107/23/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers1
      Legal guides1
      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
      2013 Iowa Employment, Training, Benefits & Wellness ConferenceOpen Records/Meetings2013
      Urban Government Studies at Drake UniversityImportant Laws and Legislation2013
      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.

      Reviews

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      Review and Endorsement for Matt Brick

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      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.

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      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.

      James Rasmussen

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      I sought out Mr. Brick this year for help with an employment issue. Mr. Brick always had time to answer my questions and review all areas of the issue with me. Through out the process Mr.. Brick has been fair, honest, and understanding. I highly recommend Mr. Brick for all that are looking at retaining a lawyer and or seeking out legal advise.

      Long Time Client Pleased with Excellent Service

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      I am a long time client of Mr. Brick. He has done work for me and the communities I have served in a number of different areas. I appreciate that the work is quick and concise and understandable to a lay person. I also appreciate candor when I have an idea that may not work so well. In addition to being provide quick turn around on projects and giving sound legal advice, Mr. Brick is affable and easy going.

      City Attorney

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      I worked with Matt while I was on the city council and as mayor of Windsor Heights, Iowa. He represented us in a most professional manner. He gave us excellent legal advice in cases brought against the city and was very helpful in guiding us in city development.

      Matt Brick endorsement

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      Matt is a pleasure to work with! He is straightforward and provides accurate and honest information, but at the same time is sensitive to the practical concerns of dealing with employees day to day. He is easy to talk to about issues and his advice is much appreciated!

      Presidant of an HR Consultanting firm

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      We are a human resource consulting firm. Matt has handled all HR-OneSource's legal needs for over 5 years now. He has always been very responsive and successful on all issues we have had. We also direct our clients to use Matt for employment law issues that we are unable to handle. I would not encourage my clients to use someone that I did not have complete confidence in. I have heard only positive feedback from my clients on the work Matt has done.

      Great Lawyer, Wonderful Results

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      This lawyer handled several business transactions for me with great results in each matter.

      Attorney endorsements

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      Rush Nigut, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 25, 2015
      Relationship: Co-worker

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

      Brooke Van Vliet, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 24, 2014
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      James Brick, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Paul Drey, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 3, 2013
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Austin Kennedy, Employee benefits Attorney on Jun 12, 2009
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer's work.

      Erin Clanton, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 12, 2009
      Relationship: Co-worker

      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
      Relationship: Co-worker

      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
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer's work.

      Cost

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

        Cash, Check, Credit Card