Molly Hamilton Cawley - Minneapolis, MN
Attorney at Messerli | Kramer
Lawyers in Minneapolis, MN
50 S. 6th St. Suite 2300 Minneapolis, MN 55402
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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21
Years
Experience
Updated: 03/10/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Molly takes her work seriously and this is apparent in everything she does. Representing businesses and individuals, Molly advocates for her clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters, including contract disputes, shareholder and partner disputes, fraud claims and business torts. She also represents insurance companies in life, health, disability and ERISA insurance cases. Molly zealously represents clients in complex litigation in both federal and state courts, adeptly navigating cases through discovery, motion practice, trial and/or on appeal.
Clients appreciate Molly's motto that, while she takes her work seriously, she does not take herself seriously. Molly provides genuine, accessible, and cost-conscious client service. She believes in promptly returning client communications and keeping clients apprised of the status of their cases.
Her dedication to superior work product and client service has earned her recognition as a Minnesota Rising Star every year since 2007, and selection as a 2011 "Attorney of the Year" by Minnesota Lawyer.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers, 2008 - 2016
- "Attorney of the Year", Minnesota Lawyer, 2011 - Present
- Rising Star, South Carolina Super Lawyers, 2017 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Molly Hamilton Cawley
Included on the 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of St. Thomas School of Law,
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Dean's List
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University of St. Thomas School of Law,
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
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Non Legal Education
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University of St. Thomas
B.A.
Honors: summa cum laude
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University of St. Thomas
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Honorable Christopher J. Dietzen at the Minnesota Court of Appeals, Clerk
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska
- Iowa
- South Carolina
- Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa
- U.S. District Court District of South Carolina
Other Affiliations
- Minnesota Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Inn of Court
- University of St. Thomas School of Law Mentor
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Contact
50 S. 6th St.
Suite 2300
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: 612-473-1240
Fax: 612-672-3777
Email: Send a message
Website: https://messerlikramer.com/
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