Constitutional Litigation
Constitutional litigation is a cornerstone of Greene Espel’s practice. We represent individuals, private businesses, and government entities where their actions raise constitutional issues.
Our attorneys have experience litigating a multitude of issues in the government sector. We have defended land-use and zoning decisions made by cities, counties, and other public bodies. We have defended claims against government entities arising from land-use regulation, including “takings,” free speech and association, and substantive and procedural due-process claims.
Attorneys
Katherine M. Swenson
Attorney
kswenson@greeneespel.com
Related Practices
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Local Government Defense
Explore Practice AreaLocal government defense is a cornerstone of Greene Espel’s practice.
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Appellate
Explore Practice Area“What’s next?” Greene Espel can guide you through the appellate process, providing an objective assessment of the pivotal issues, developing a strategy based on how appellate judges are likely to view a case in light of legal, institutional, and policy considerations, and advocating effectively.
Events & Presentations
- September 26, 2025. John Baker and Kate Swenson to Present at Minnesota CLE's 2025 Government Law Institute
- August 18, 2025. Kate Swenson to Present on U.S. Supreme Court Rulings Civil Rights and Constitutional Freedoms for Minnesota CLE
- August 15, 2024. Kate Swenson to Present at Minnesota CLE's 2024 U.S. Supreme Court Update
EXTRAORDINARY NEWS
Greene Espel Attorneys Recognized on the 2027 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch Lists
Best Lawyers® compiles its annual recognition by a comprehensive peer review survey which is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
Legal 500 Recognizes Six Greene Espel Attorneys on the 2026 Legal 500 Minneapolis US City Elite List
Legal 500 is a legal research and ranking platform that benchmarks, informs, and connects providers and users of legal services worldwide.
Greene Espel Attorneys Recognized on the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Additionally, John Baker, Jeanette Bazis, and Jenny Gassman-Pines have been recognized on the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Minnesota list. Jeanette Bazis and Jenny Gassman-Pines also earned recognition on the Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in Minnesota list.