Courtney Chapman

Courtney Chapman is a South Dakota attorney focusing on business and corporate transactions and health law. Her work supports companies, healthcare organizations, and clients handling contracts, governance questions, regulatory concerns, and transaction planning. She helps clients review legal issues, prepare documents, and understand practical options. Her background in appellate clerkship work also supports careful analysis, organized writing, and strong legal judgment in matters involving business operations and healthcare legal needs.

Courtney earned a J.D. from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, graduating summa cum laude with Sterling Honors. She also earned a B.S. from Black Hills State University. Her education supports legal research, writing, business analysis, and client counseling. During law school, she served as Moot Court Board president, graduate assistant, academic committee representative, and trial lawyers association liaison for legal education and advocacy programs statewide.

Courtney gained valuable experience before entering private practice through a clerkship with Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen of the South Dakota Supreme Court. That role strengthened her ability to review records, analyze legal arguments, and prepare precise legal writing. Her law school achievements also included receiving the Gavel Award, given to the student deemed most outstanding by faculty members at graduation after strong academic and leadership work and training there.

Courtney Chapman helps clients address business, corporate, and health law matters with preparation and clear communication. Her work supports clients who need guidance on transactions, compliance concerns, contracts, and organizational decisions. She is admitted in South Dakota and brings strong academic training, court experience, and practical judgment to legal matters. Through careful review and direct advice, she helps clients make informed decisions in business and health law concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Woods Fuller Shultz & Smith P.C.
• Member, South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• South Dakota

Education

• University of South Dakota
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Black Hills State
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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