Christopher J Cadem

For more than a decade, Chris Cadem has concentrated his practice on litigation matters in both criminal and civil cases in State and Federal Court. His experience includes more than 100 trials and roughly a dozen appeals, including multiple petitions to the Minnesota Supreme Court. He has successfully litigated cases spanning from simple speeding tickets to first degree murder and first degree criminal sexual conduct. His civil docket includes everything from contract disputes to complex multiparty, million-dollar financial matters. Chris’s clients include an Academy Award nominated actor, family members of court staff, a judge, and thousands of other Minnesotans.

Chris has been widely recognized by his peers for his experience and professionalism. He was named an “Up & Coming Attorney” by Minnesota Lawyer magazine, “Rising Star” by Minnesota Super Lawyers magazine, repeatedly named a “North Star Lawyer” by the Minnesota State Bar Association, repeatedly named in the “Top 100” criminal defense attorneys by the National Trial Lawyer Association, and has received Avvo.com’s highest distinction as a “Superb Attorney 10 out of 10”

In rencent years, a number of Chris's trials have received national attention, including a 1st Degree Murder acquittal, a homicide acquittal, and a 1st Degree Rape acquittal.

Chris received his Bachelor of Arts degree in both political science and psychology from the University of Minnesota Morris with Highest Distinction, where he was honored with the prestigious Scholar of the College Award and the Gieske Academic Award. He was also a Phi Kappa Phi honorary and presented independent research on the impact of social identity on voting behavior at the University of Minnesota Research Symposium and at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Louisville, Kentucky.

University of Minnesota Law School

J.D. | Litigation and Appeals

Honors: Cum Laude

University of Minnesota - Morris

B.A. | Political Science/Psychology double major

Honors: Highest Distinction; Scholar of the College; Phi Kappa Phi; Dean's List - Career; Gieske Academic Award

Shareholder

Cadem Law Group, P.L.L.C.

Current

Mr. Cadem is the principal of Cadem Law Group, P.L.L.C. Cadem Law Group is a general practice law firm which focuses on litigation and appeals in all Minnesota state and federal courts.

Associate Attorney

Hatling Law Office

2006 - 2009

Litigation attorney with a focus on criminal defense, personal injury, corporate compliance, contested probates, and appeals.

Advice for New Attorneys, Minnesota CLE, Minneapolis

January 29, 2016

Minnesota CLE

Christopher Cadem was a guest speaker at Minnesota CLE's 2016 New Lawyer Experience. His advice to new lawyers included an emphasis on relationships with other attorneys, interviewing, and how to maintain a successful career through strong advocacy and compassionate representation of clients.

Law Firm of the Month

Attorney At Law Magazine

2019

Cadem Law Group was featured in Vol. 7 No. 8 (2019)

Rising Star

Minnesota Super Lawyers

2018

Chris was recognized by Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine as an Rising Star. No more than 2.5% of all lawyers in Minnesota each year receive the recognition.

Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Criminal Defense

National Trial Lawyers--Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2016

The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who exemplify superior qualifications as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers.

Up & Coming Attorney

Minnesota Laywers Magazine

2015

Each year Minnesota Lawyer magazine recognizes a small group of new attorneys “off to a fast start in their legal career.” The Up & Coming Attorney recognition highlights those lawyers within their first 10 years of practice who have already distinguished themselves by their achievements.

Minnesota Super Lawyers

Honorary

2018 - Current

Fergus Falls Lions Club

President

2010 - Current

Otter Tail County Bar Association

Secretary and Treasurer

2010 - Current

American Association for Justice

Member

2007 - Current

Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador

2007 - Current

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