About James D.
James D. Greenwood studied both law and business at Drake University. He earned his Juris Doctor from Drake University Law School in 2015 and completed an MBA at Drake University the same year. The dual degree shaped a practice that considers legal questions alongside business realities.
After finishing his studies Greenwood became a member of the bar in both Iowa and Illinois. He holds current memberships in the Iowa State Bar Association and the State Bar of Illinois. Those affiliations keep him connected to developments in two different state systems and to the local legal communities where many of his clients operate.
Greenwood's early years in practice included work in private law settings where he handled a variety of matters that touched on commercial and regulatory concerns. Over time he moved into a role that allowed him to integrate the business perspective from his MBA with traditional legal work. He has represented individuals and businesses in transactional meetings, drafting and review of agreements, and courtroom appearances when disputes required litigation.
He practices at Greenwood Law. The office handles clients whose affairs cross state lines between Iowa and Illinois. Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparing a case and clear when explaining options to clients. He tends to favor careful fact-gathering and straightforward legal analysis rather than dramatic courtroom theatrics.
Greenwood takes part in bar association activities and follows rule changes in both jurisdictions. He attends continuing legal education to stay current on statutes and case law that affect his clients. Outside of firm duties he participates in local legal events and professional gatherings that bring together attorneys and business leaders.
He balances the technical side of legal work with attention to how legal outcomes affect business plans and operations. His practice concentrates on matters that combine legal and business considerations.
