MUSCATINE, Iowa – Former Muscatine City Attorney Matt Brick will have his Iowa license to practice law suspended for 30 days according to a ruling by the Supreme Court of Iowa for misconduct. The suspension was recommended by the Iowa Supreme Court’s Attorney Disciplinary Board following the disciplinary investigation of a complaint dated June 21, 2022.
The City became aware of the misconduct during the course of litigation involving former City Administrator Gregg Mandsager who is suing the City of Muscatine, four former elected officials and one current elected official. Brick’s misconduct was a surprise to City officials. As noted by the ruling, the actions were covert to assist Mandsager in his legal claims against the City and elected officials. That litigation is ongoing.
Once the City became aware of the misconduct, the City initiated steps to sever its relationship with Brick and engage a new City Attorney.
A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for legal services was issued in July 2022 and a new City Attorney selected in August 2022. Brent Hinders of Hopkins and Huebner, P.C., Des Moines, Iowa, started on Sept. 1, 2022, as the Muscatine City Attorney.
Response to Consent to Suspension