Atty. Matthew D. Blake
Matthew D. Blake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law, Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates.
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Matthew D. Blake is an attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practforg at Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen PC. They haand 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association (2015). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America โ Elder Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America โ Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America โ Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew D. Blake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law, Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates
- Matthew D., who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
- With an extensive background serving as the General Counsel to the Association of REALTORS, Matt has a practice that specializes in real estate and land use matters, including residential and commercial brokerage work
- He also advises business clients in a variety of related areas including construction, contracts and agreements, business law, licensing and administrative law, municipal law, and emerging technology issues
- Matt also worked in government relations at the Iowa Capitol for several years representing aging service providers, such as nursing facilities and assisted living providers
- In this role he gained extensive knowledge of Iowaโs Medicaid system and issues facing Iowaโs aging populations
- He uses this knowledge to advise clients on the complexities of navigating the Medicaid spend down process and other issues related to elder law and estate planning
- As an active military Officer of the Iowa Army National Guard, Matt has covered a wide range of legal matters over the past seven years serving as a Judge Advocate (JAG)
- In his practice at Dickinson Bradshaw, he uses this valuable experience to counsel clients on USERRA, SCRA, and other military leave matters
- Matt was a member of the Urbandale City Council from 2019 to 2023 and was elected to his first term in the Iowa Senate in 2024
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Iowa
Practforg law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Des Moines are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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