Education
- University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2012, magna cum laude
- University of Vermont 2009, B.A., magna cum laude, 2009, magna cum laude
Admissions
- Minnesota
- Wisconsin
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Legal Activities
- Consumer Goods Committee Chair, Defense Research Institute, 2022–present
- Young Lawyers Steering Committee, Defense Research Institute, 2014–2022
- Member, American Bar Association, 2012–present
- Member, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2012–present
Recognitions
- Minnesota Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2017–2024
- Up & Coming Attorney, Minnesota Lawyer, 2016
Ike Messmore
Ike Messmore is a trial lawyer and litigator with over a decade of experience defending product liability, class action, commercial, and warranty cases.
Ike has represented corporate clients in high-exposure cases across the country, including motor vehicle, powersports, chemical, and industrial equipment manufacturers. He has also provided extensive product-safety and regulatory guidance, particularly regarding recalls and compliance with CPSC and NHTSA regulations.
After graduating from the University of Minnesota law school, magna cum laude, in 2012, Ike worked with George and Melissa at Bowman and Brooke LLP before helping open a new Minneapolis office for a large national firm.
Ike was recently selected as a 2024 “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, an accolade he has earned every year since 2017. He has also been named an Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer.
Ike lives in Minneapolis with his partner and two dogs. He has served on the board of directors for several non-profits in the Twin Cities and is an active member of multiple bar organizations. Outside of work, Ike enjoys racing motorcycles, bicycling, music, and reading.
Ike Messmore
imessmore@soulestull.com
(612) 489-7191
