Atty. Brian P. Cawley
Brian P. Cawley is an associate at Burns Bair LLP.
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Brian P. Cawley is a insurance attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Burns Bair. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association, Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association, and Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin (2020). Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (J.D., 2020) and Indiana University Bloomington (B.S.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2025 (2026). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Brian P. Cawley is an associate at Burns Bair LLP. He works on a wide range of matters against insurance companies
- Mr. Cawley earned his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2020 with cum laude honors and a concentration in business law
- He served as a Managing Editor of the Wisconsin Law Review and was involved in the Wisconsin Moot Court Board as a competitor and coach
- He also won the Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing for his journal article, which was published by the Wisconsin Law Review in 2019
- Mr. Cawley earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Indiana University-Bloomington in 2015
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Madison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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