Atty. Matthew D. Gardner

Atty. Matthew D. Gardner

Matthew D. Gardner is a lawyer practicing wills, trust law, estate planning and 6 other areas of law.

Urbandale Urbandale 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (515) 320-8025 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew D. Gardner at a glance

Matthew D. Gardner is a wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business attorney based in Urbandale, Iowa. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1997). Educated at Drake Law School (J.D., 1997) and Iowa State University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Urbandale, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew D. Gardner is a lawyer practicing wills, trust law, estate planning and 6 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Iowa State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Matthew practices in Urbandale, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew D. Gardner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew D. Gardner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Matthew D. Gardner is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Iowa →

Trusts

Matthew D. Gardner is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Iowa →

Probate

Matthew D. Gardner is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Matthew D. Gardner is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew D. Gardner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Urbandale 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew D. Gardner

Where is Matthew D. Gardner's law office located?
Matthew D. Gardner's law practice is located in Urbandale, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew D. Gardner handle?
Matthew D. Gardner focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Matthew D. Gardner practiced law?
Matthew D. Gardner has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Matthew D. Gardner go to law school?
Matthew D. Gardner earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Matthew D. Gardner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew D. Gardner received?
Matthew D. Gardner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Drake Law School
- 1997
B.A.
Iowa State University
- 1992

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1997

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