Cameron Michelsen

Cameron is an associate in the firm’s insurance practice group, where he works with clients on litigation and dispute resolution matters. He supports clients by helping them navigate complex legal issues with a thoughtful and practical approach.

Before joining Meagher + Geer, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable David Lutz of Dakota County District Court, where he gained valuable insight into judicial decision-making, case management, and effective client advocacy.

Key Areas of Focus:

•Insurance litigation
•Civil litigation and dispute resolution
•Legal research and writing

He earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the Saint John’s University School of Law, where he served as a Senior Staff Member of the St. John’s Law Review. During law school, he:

•Served as a teaching assistant to Professor Jacob Todres in the area of property law
•Worked as a research assistant to Professor Christine Lazaro
•Served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Thomas S. Fraser of Hennepin County District Court

He earned his B.A. in Political Science from Gustavus Adolphus College, where he served as Co-President of M-Pact, a student-led organization focused on developing leadership skills and fostering discussions around personal growth and community roles.

Outside of his legal practice, he enjoys reading and traveling.

Prior Experience

•Law Clerk to the Honorable David Lutz, Dakota County District Court, 2021-2024
•Judicial Intern for the Honorable Thomas S. Fraser, Hennepin County District Court, 2019

Publications

•Co-author of PIABA 29th Annual Meeting materials, Regulation Best Interest, FINRA and SEC Guidance, 2020

News

•Jul 8, 2024
Meagher + Geer welcomes attorney Cameron Michelsen to its Minneapolis office