Matthew Brick

Matthew Brick

5.0
Rating: 5.1

Licensed for 25 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at West Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, State, Local And Municipal Law, Business

6701 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 24 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2001

Good Standing

Licensed in Iowa for 25 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2001

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Licensed in Minnesota for 24 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2001

Inactive

Licensed in Nebraska for 24 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 2001

Inactive

Location

Brick Gentry PC

6701 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Law Offices of Matthew Brick

6701 Westown Pkwy Ste 100, Des Moines, IA, 50266

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Matthew Brick's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by MGO | July 11, 2014

Long Time Client Pleased with Excellent Service

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.

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2009 | Business

Great Lawyer, Wonderful Results

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

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2009 | Employment & Labor

Presidant of an HR Consultanting firm

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 encou...rage 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.

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Matthew Brick's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rush Nigut

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Co-worker

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

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Brooke Van Vliet

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Brick

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Drey

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Austin Kennedy

Employee benefits lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Erin Clanton

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 12

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."

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Douglas Fulton

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Co-worker

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

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Steven Brick

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  5.1 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Suspension issued in IA, 2023

updated on 09/28/2023

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2003

Outstanding Young Council Member Award, Iowa League of Cities

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Brick Gentry P.C.

2014 - 2014

Legal Counsel, Metro Waste Authority

2013 - 2014

City Attorney, City of Newton

2010 - 2014

City Attorney, City of Muscatine

2007 - 2014

City Attorney, City of Windsor Heights

2004 - 2004

Associate, Vinson & Elkins, LLP

2000 - 2000

Summer Judicial Clerk, Judge Robert Pratt

Associations

2012 - Present

Iowa Association of Business and Industry

Member

2001 - Present

Iowa League of Cities

Member

Inns of Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

2001

University of Iowa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Iowa

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

2014 Iowa Employment, Training, Benefits & Wellness Conference

Mental Disabilities in the Workplace

2013

Urban Government Studies at Drake University

Important Laws and Legislation

2013

2013 Iowa Employment, Training, Benefits & Wellness Conference

Open Records/Meetings

2009

Iowa Employment Conference

Employment Law

Publications

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

ABA Labor and Employment Law Section Employment at Will - A State by State Survey

2009

Cityscapes (Iowa League of Cities Magazine) Understanding and Implementing the ADAAA

Languages

English

Activity

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