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
Local government defense is a cornerstone of Greene Espel’s practice.
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Appellate
“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
- August 15, 2024. Kate Swenson to Present at Minnesota CLE's 2024 U.S. Supreme Court Update Read More
- June 11, 2024. John Baker, Chad Blumenfield, and Amran Farah to Present at the FBA 48th Annual Federal Practice Seminar Read More
- February 20, 2024. Kate Swenson to Present on Pre-Trial Preparation for Minnesota CLE Read More
EXTRAORDINARY NEWS
Minnesota Lawyer Names Farah Famouri and Kshithij Shrinath as 2025 Up & Coming Attorneys
Each year, Minnesota Lawyer selects a small group of attorneys in their first ten years of practice who distinguish themselves through their professional accomplishments, leadership, and service to the community.
Greene Espel Attorneys Recognized on the 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Only a small percentage of attorneys in each state are named each year to these annual lists—no more than 5 percent to the Super Lawyers list and no more than 2.5 percent to the Rising Stars list.
Chambers USA Recognizes Greene Espel for Litigation and Labor & Employment in Minnesota; Jeanette Bazis, Sybil Dunlop, Jenny Gassman-Pines, Surya Saxena, Kate Swenson, and X. Kevin Zhao Ranked Lawyers
The rankings are the result of in-depth market analysis and independent research conducted by an experienced team of researchers. Chambers rankings are the definitive mark of excellence across the legal industry.