Gregory B.
Wilcox

OVERVIEW

Greg Wilcox practices in the Business, Finance & Real Estate group and has served as chairman of the firm.

 

Greg practices in many facets of business law, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, contracts, corporate governance, and business reorganizations. He represents a diverse mix of organizations, including Fortune 500, multinational, closely held companies, and cooperatives. His work with closely held companies includes business formation, buy-sell agreements, business planning, disputes among owners, and liquidations.

 

In addition, Greg often acts in a strategic role similar to that of an in-house general counsel by advising boards, addressing clients’ day-to-day business issues and assisting clients with business opportunities.

 

In guiding clients through transactions or business decisions, Greg knows it is important to be a good listener and to understand a client’s business. “I enjoy working with businesses to assist them in solving their problems and structuring their business ventures.”

 

 

RECOGNITION

Martindale-Hubbell
AV® Preeminent

 

The Best Lawyers in America®

• Agriculture Law, 2018–2025
• Corporate Governance Law, 2012–2025
• Corporate Law, 2005–2025
• Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2011–2025
• Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, 2014–2025

 

The Best Lawyers in America®

• Lawyer of the Year, Corporate Law, Des Moines, 2022
• Lawyer of the Year, Corporate Governance Law, Des Moines, 2020
• Lawyer of the Year, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Des Moines, Iowa, 2015, 2018

 

Chambers USA
Corporate/M & A (Band 1)

 

Great Plains Super Lawyers
Business/Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Closely Held Business, 2009–2024

 

Order of the Coif

 

Drake University Law School: “150 in 150”
One of 150 individuals recognized by Drake University Law School in celebration of its 150-year history

 

Drake Law Review
Associate Articles Editor

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

American Bar Association
Fellow

 

American Bar Association
Business Law Section

 

Iowa State Bar Association
Fellow

 

Polk County Bar Association

 

 

PAST AFFILIATIONS:

Iowa Sports Foundation (Iowa Games, Adaptive Sports Iowa, Iowa Senior Games, and Live Healthy Iowa)
Board of Directors; Chair

 

Iowa State Bar Association

• Business Law Section, Chair
• Business Law Practice Manual, Editor
• Business Law Section, Subcommittee on Revisions to Iowa Limited Liability Company
• Business Law Section, Subcommittee on Revisions to Iowa Business Corporation Act
• Business Law Section, Legislative Subcommittee
• Business Law Section, Professional Corporation Committee
• Committee on Legal Forms, Chair

 

Iowa Institute for Cooperatives
Legislative Committee

 

Drake University Law School

• Board of Counselors; President 

 

Lincoln Inn

 

Iowa Chapter of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Board of Directors

 

Des Moines Golf & Country Club
Board of Directors

 

West Des Moines Community Schools Foundation
Board of Directors