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
Minnesota Lawyer Recognizes Jeanette Bazis, Sybil Dunlop, Jenny Gassman-Pines, Mark Johnson, and X. Kevin Zhao on the Minnesota Legal 250
The Minnesota Legal 250 honors the most influential attorneys across Minnesota’s legal landscape.
Greene Espel Recognized in 2026 "Best Law Firms" Among Nation's Top Firms
The firm has been ranked in the first tier in Minneapolis – the highest ranking available in each city – in several key practices.
Greene Espel Attorneys Recognized on the 2026 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.