Mollie M. Pawlosky

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Des Moines, Iowa

29+ years experience

Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen PC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

515-246-4504

https://www.dickinsonlaw.com/attorney_profile/mollie-pawlosky/

801 Grand Avenue, Suite 3700, Des Moines, IA 50309-8004

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Bio

Clarifying complexities and approaching litigation from common ground. That’s Mollie Pawlosky’s foundation for building client relationships. “Clients don’t let their passions dictate their business decisions,” Mollie explains. “It’s my goal to ensure clients don’t let their passions dictate their decisions during litigation.”Through her commercial litigation practice, Mollie walks clients through complex litigation such as commercial foreclosure, collections and creditors’ rights, corporate governance disputes, construction litigation and mechanic’s lien disputes, and appellate work. Before joining Dickinson in 2002, Mollie practiced general business litigation for several years with a large Chicago firm.Mollie’s experience fosters her knack for answering complex problems with workable solutions – helping clients tackle litigation from a practical business perspective at each turn. Clarifying complexities and approaching litigation from common ground. That’s Mollie Pawlosky’s foundation for building client relationships. “Clients don’t let their passions dictate their business decisions,” Mollie explains. “It’s my goal to ensure clients don’t let their passions dictate their decisions during litigation.”Through her commercial litigation practice, Mollie walks clients through complex litigation such as commercial foreclosure, collections and creditors’ rights, corporate governance disputes, construction litigation and mechanic’s lien disputes, and appellate work. Before joining Dickinson in 2002, Mollie practiced general business litigation for several years with a large Chicago firm.Mollie’s experience fosters her knack for answering complex problems with workable solutions – helping clients tackle litigation from a practical business perspective at each turn. Clarifying complexities and approaching litigation from common ground. That’s Mollie Pawlosky’s foundation for building client relationships. “Clients don’t let their passions dictate their business decisions,” Mollie explains. “It’s my goal to ensure clients don’t let their passions dictate their decisions during litigation.” Through her commercial litigation practice, Mollie walks clients through complex litigation such as commercial foreclosure, collections and creditors’ rights, corporate governance disputes, construction litigation and mechanic’s lien disputes, and appellate work. Before joining Dickinson in 2002, Mollie practiced general business litigation for several years with a large Chicago firm. Mollie’s experience fosters her knack for answering complex problems with workable solutions – helping clients tackle litigation from a practical business perspective at each turn.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Iowa

State Capital

Des Moines

Highest Court

Iowa Supreme Court

Bar Association

Iowa State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
Recognized: Litigation - Construction
Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
Practice Area: Appellate Practice
Practice Area: Arbitration
Practice Area: Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
Practice Area: Mediation
Practice Area: Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
Special Focus: Litigation

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016

Education

DePaul University, J.D. (with Honors; Order of the Coif, DePaul Law Review), graduated 1996
Grinnell College, BA (with Honors, IES Madrid Semester Program, Phi Beta Kappa)

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Reviews

Deborah Gutierrez

3 months ago

Competent and knowledgeable, but communication could improve

I hired Mollie Pawlosky at Dickinson Bradshaw for a complex contract dispute that was edging toward litigation. Her nearly three decades of experience and recognition in commercial litigation were evident from the start. She has a sharp mind for dissecting legal complexities, as her background suggests, and her approach of seeking common ground was a strategic asset. Ultimately, the matter was resolved favorably. However, my experience was a mixed bag. While her legal analysis was sound, I sometimes felt out of the loop during slower periods. Responses to non-urgent emails could take several days, and I occasionally had to follow up for updates. For straightforward matters, she is undoubtedly capable, but if you require frequent, proactive communication, you may need to set very clear expectations. Her expertise in Des Moines is solid, but the client service aspect felt just adequate.