South Dakota lawyer Matt Van Heuvelen is a partner in the business law section at Davenport Evans.  Matt, who is licensed to practice in South Dakota and Iowa, focuses his practice on dynasty trusts and trust administration, business transactions, estate planning, probate, tax planning and fiduciary litigation. Clients he represents include individuals, families, trustees, bank trust departments, trust companies, financial advisors, businesses and charitable organizations. Matt is a member of American Bar Association, the State Bar of South Dakota, the Iowa State Bar Association and the Sioux Falls Estate Planning Council.

While in law school at the University of Iowa, Matt served as an Articles Editor on the Journal of Corporation Law and worked as a Research Assistant for a widely published trusts and estates professor. Matt did his undergraduate studies at Northwestern College in nearby Orange City, Iowa, where he has served as an adjunct faculty member, teaching business law. Matt is also a graduate of Leadership Sioux Falls.

Outside the office, Matt participates in a variety of activities at his church, and enjoys spending time with his wife, Kaylene, and their daughters, Katie, Haylie, and Vivie. You will also find him supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes, Atlanta Braves and Green Bay Packers.

Position: Partner
Direct: (605) 357-1279
Email: mvanheuvelen@dehs.com