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also known as Mollie McGraw
Mollie McGraw is an experienced trial attorney who represents Plaintiffs in civil litigation, including personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith and inadequate security cases. Mollie practices in state and federal court in New Mexico on behalf of civil plaintiffs.
Mollie has built an impressive record of jury trial successes in state and federal court. Some of her notable civil case achievements include:
2024: A $44 million federal jury verdict in T.R. v. Patrick Howard, representing a female client sexually abused by her high school teacher and Future Farmers of America advisor.
2023: A $52.8 million Albuquerque state jury verdict in Murphy v. Professional Underwriters Liability Insurance Company (PULIC), representing two families affected by insurance bad faith amidst opioid crisis.
2019: A state jury verdict for negligence and bad faith in Las Cruces Dona Ana County in favor of an insured against insurer, USAA, in McElmurry v. USAA.
2017: A $1.6 million federal jury verdict in Beck v. Baker, a civil rights lawsuit for excessive force and unlawful arrest by police officers.
2015: A $12 million verdict in Murphy et al v. Eagle’s Nest Condominium Association et al, a wrongful death and inadequate security case.
Mollie has argued multiple times before the New Mexico Supreme Court to protect her clients’ rights. In April 2025, following Mollie's oral argument on behalf of the wrongful death estate of a 16-year-old boy who died from heat stroke, the New Mexico Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Ferlic (Brealey Rood) v. Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Auth. et al, No. S-1-SC-40162, 2025 N.M. LEXIS 79 (Apr. 21, 2025) holding that 911 dispatchers are subject to suit under the New Mexico Tort Claim Act, as confirmed by the Emergency Medical Services Act, and that the immunity provision in the Enhanced 911 Act does not apply to the liability of 911 dispatchers for mishandled emergency medical calls. Mollie also argued before the New Mexico Supreme Court in 2009 to protect the rights of her client and others.
Early in her legal career, Mollie was honored to be the recipient of the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award from the New Mexico State Public Defender Department in 2007.
Mollie is the founding partner in McGraw & Associates, LLC d/b/a McGraw Law, LLC, which began in 2011 as McGraw & Strickland, LLC. Ten years later, in 2021, Mollie’s former law partner was nominated by President Joseph Biden and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve for life as an Article III federal district judge. Following her former law partner's departure, Mollie rebuilt the law firm. The law firm flourished under her guidance, and its renewed commitment to represent only those who have been harmed or killed through the wrongdoing and reckless acts of others. Under her leadership, the firm's legal team successfully litigates multiple complex civil cases to verdict and settlements on behalf of those harmed or killed by the wrongdoing of insurance companies, government actors, doctors, hospitals, and others.
Mollie is a graduate of Baylor Law School. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University. She is licensed to practice law in New Mexico and Texas.
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State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2007
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State: Texas
Acquired: 2006
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165 West Lucero, Las Cruces, NM, 88005
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Posted by Chip | November 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Mollie and her team go above and beyond to help in any way possible.
Mollie and her very efficient team, were always ready and available to help my wife and me through all the legal and personal trials of our medical malpractice suit against those who changed our lives. They were constantly aware of all the legal twists and turns that the court system and those who w...
Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Thorough and competent representation
I hired Mollie McGraw to handle the wrongful death claim after my husband’s accident. It was an extremely difficult time, and I was in no condition to manage the legal details or keep thinking about the accident. She competently took care of everything in the background and made sure our interests w...
Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Mollie is the BEST!
We never thought we’d find ourselves in the middle of a legal battle, but after our family was faced with a near death experience, we had no choice but to find representation to navigate us through the aftermath If you are reading this and trying to decide on representation for you or a loved one...
Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2012
Legal representation with a Trustworthy, Highly Ethical Professional
Ms. McGraw was recommended to me during a time that was unfortunate and an experience that no one wants to repeat. Her professionalism, sincere desire to not only represent me but fight for my case during the many emotional twists and turns provided a sense of security for me even without knowing th...
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2011
Mollie Mcgraw is a first-rate attorney.
Until 2009, I had only required an attorney's services to set up a will. When I needed representation for a personal injury claim, Mollie McGraw was enthusiastically recommended to me by another attorney I hold in high regard. I was not disappointed! She is smart, knowledgeable about the law, person...
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"I have known Ms. McGraw since she started practicing in New Mexico. She is a very smart, talented, and hard working attorney. I endorse her without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mollie McGraw is a great personal injury lawyer and a very nice, approachable person. I recommend Ms. McGraw without qualification for anyone who needs an experienced injury attorney in New Mexico."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Mollie on several cases. Every time we work together, I become more and more impressed with her skills as a litigator. She is a smart, aggressive, ethical lawyer who I would recommend to anyone."
Criminal defense lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
2019
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2019
Las Cruces Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2013
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2007
Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, New Mexico State Public Defender Department
2005
Order of Barristers, Baylor Law School
2011 - Present
Attorney, McGraw & Strickland, LLC
2008 - 2011
Attorney, The Pickett Law Firm, LLC
2006 - 2007
Attorney, Felony Level, New Mexico State Public Defender Department
2005 - 2005
Indigent Defense, ACLU of Texas
2014 - Present
Trial GuidesEditorial Advisory Board Member
2010 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2009 - Present
New Mexico Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2008 - Present
New Mexico Wilderness AllianceMember
2012 - 2016
Downtown Las Cruces PartnershipOrganization and Governance Committee Chair
2010 - 2012
Young Philanthropists of Southern New MexicoBoard Member
2008 - 2012
New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - 2005
American Civil Liberties UnionFair Defense Project
$1.6 M
$12M
2006
J.D.
2001
Bachelor's of Science
2015
Gen X / Gen Y Jurors
2012
The Art of Trial Objections
2011
Expunging Your Criminal Record
2011
Leveling the Playing Field with Technology: Smart Tools in theOffice and High Tech Aides for the Courtroom
2010
Expunging Your Criminal Record
2005
1999
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