Matthew H. McKinney, Attorney at Law

Matthew H. McKinney is an associate attorney with BrownWinick and is a member of the firm's litigation practice group. Matthew focuses his practice primarily in the areas of commercial and civil litigation. Matthew's diverse range of business litigation experience has included an array business tort and related claims.

Matthew graduated from the University of Iowa in 2004, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and the University of Iowa Business School's Certificate in Entrepreneurship. Thereafter, Matthew received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Creighton University School of Law, while also earning certificates of concentration in litigation, and criminal law and procedure. Throughout law school, Matthew competed on Moot Court and Mock Trial traveling teams. While competing, he presented arguments to the Seventh, Eighth, and Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Matthew was also the sole recipient of the David A. Svoboda Trial Advocacy award, recognizing excellence in trial advocacy.

Prior to joining BrownWinick in 2010, Matthew worked with Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., in Phoenix, Arizona as an associate attorney. Matthew is also a former prosecutor, serving the State of Iowa as an Assistant Polk County Attorney under the direction of John P. Sarcone.

Matthew is admitted to practice in both the State of Arizona (admitted 2008) and the State of Iowa (admitted 2007). Matthew previously served as a member of the Board of Directors and as Vice President-Elect for the Arizona Small Business Association (2009-2010). He has also served as a Director and Treasurer for the Maricopa County Bar Association's Corporate Counsel Division (2009-2010). Matthew is currently a member of the Polk County Bar Association, West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and the Des Moines Downtown Chamber.