Molly R. Hamilton Cawley - Minneapolis, MN
Attorney at Messerli | Kramer
Business Litigation 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
Minneapolis Business Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 09/01/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business Litigation
- Commercial Disputes
- Employment Litigation
- Fiduciary Duty & Shareholder Claims
- Life, Health, Disability & ERISA
Attorney Information
Overview
Molly Hamilton Cawley is an attorney in the Business Litigation group. She has been advising clients and litigating cases — representing both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts — for nearly 20 years. She began her practice as a judicial law clerk for the Minnesota Court of Appeals, where she developed a strong interest in appellate work and honed her legal writing skills. Since clerking, Molly has been a business litigator whose practice is marked by a depth and breadth in many areas of the law, including contract matters, employment law, fraud and business torts, shareholder/partner/member disputes, and insurance law and ERISA. In addition, Molly has an active appellate practice, arguing in both state and federal appellate courts. Molly is known for her strategic and creative approach to litigation and appeals.
She has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Super Lawyers and South Carolina Super Lawyers. In 2011, Molly was named an “Attorney of the Year” by Minnesota Lawyer for her work representing 136 plaintiffs in a fraudulent investment case that uncovered one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Minnesota history.
Molly has a multi-jurisdictional practice — she is licensed in South Carolina, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and admitted in the following federal courts: District of South Carolina, District of Minnesota, Southern and Northern Districts of Iowa, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and District of Nebraska. Molly continues to practice in these jurisdictions and enjoys the opportunity to advise and co-counsel with attorneys in other states.
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 R. 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
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
Non Legal Education
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University of St. Thomas
B.A.
Honors: summa cum laude
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Honorable Christopher J. Dietzen at the Minnesota Court of Appeals, Clerk
Pro Bono Activities
- Ecusta Football Club Academy Soccer Coach
- “Connestee Falls Kids Club,” Board Member
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
- Iowa
- South Carolina
- Wisconsin
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Iowa
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska
- U.S. District Court District of South Carolina
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Minnesota State Bar Association (Member)
- South Carolina State Bar Association (Member)
- Iowa State Bar Association (Member)
- Wisconsin State Bar Association (Member)
- South Carolina CLE Committee (Former President)
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Contact
50 S. 6th St.
Suite 2300
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone Number: 612-672-3600
Fax Number: 612-672-3777
Email: Send a message
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