Atty. Matthew Dake
Matthew Dake is a lawyer practicing mediator in workers comp cases, personal injury, workers compensation. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Northern Iowa in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.
Mediator in Workers Comp Cases & More Attorney · Serving Cedar Rapids, IA · 29+ Years Experience
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About Matthew Dake at a Glance
Matthew Dake is an Associate based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, practicing at Rush & Nicholson, P.L.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and adr. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1997). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1997) and University of Northern Iowa (B.A. Business, 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar Association Linn County Bar Association Iowa Association of Justice. Serves clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew Dake
- Matthew Dake is a lawyer practicing mediator in workers comp cases, personal injury, workers compensation
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Northern Iowa in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Matthew practices at Rush & Nicholson, P.L.C. in Cedar Rapids, IA
Practice Areas Explained
Matthew Dake's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Dake handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cedar Rapids.
Personal Injury in Cedar Rapids
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Matthew Dake is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
Workers Compensation in Cedar Rapids
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Matthew Dake is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →
Mediation & Arbitration in Cedar Rapids
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Matthew Dake is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Iowa →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cedar Rapids
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 Cedar Rapids 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 venue, 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.
Cedar Rapids Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cedar Rapids-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cedar Rapids Choose Matthew Dake
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew Dake's practice in the field of personal injury, workers comp, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew Dake brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, workers comp, and adr, Matthew Dake can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids-based practice means Matthew Dake attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Matthew Dake Handles in Cedar Rapids
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Matthew Dake directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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