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Greene Espel Attorneys Recognized on the 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

July 15, 2024

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.

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Chambers USA Recognizes Greene Espel for Litigation in Minnesota; Jeanette Bazis, Sybil Dunlop, Surya Saxena, Kate Swenson, and X. Kevin Zhao Named Notable Practitioners

June 6, 2024
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John Baker and Kate Swenson Receive 2024 Amicus Service Award from International Municipal Lawyers Association

June 4, 2024

Through the Amicus Service Award, IMLA seeks to recognize the lawyers who have been actively involved in legal advocacy for and on behalf of local governments and IMLA, and who have done exemplary work to protect and advance local government interests.

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16 Greene Espel Attorneys Recognized on the Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

July 18, 2023

Greene Espel is pleased to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been recognized on the 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

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Chambers USA 2023 Recognizes Greene Espel for Litigation in Minnesota; Jeanette Bazis, Sybil Dunlop, and Kate Swenson Named Notable Practitioners

June 2, 2023

This year’s recognition highlights the firm’s “widely respected litigation group able to provide expertise across a range of commercial disputes, including both class actions and single-plaintiff claims.” 

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16 Greene Espel Attorneys Recognized on the Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

July 18, 2022

Greene Espel is pleased to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been recognized on the 2022 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.

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Chambers USA Recognizes Greene Espel for Litigation in Minnesota; Jeanette Bazis, Sybil Dunlop, and Kate Swenson Named Notable Practitioners

June 6, 2022

Chambers rankings are the result of in-depth market analysis and independent research conducted by an experienced team of researchers.

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John Baker and Kate Swenson Receive Amicus Service Award from International Municipal Lawyers Association

April 13, 2022

Through the Amicus Service Award, IMLA seeks to recognize the lawyers who have been actively involved in legal advocacy for and on behalf of local governments and IMLA, and who have done exemplary work to protect and advance local government interests.

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Client Win: United States Supreme Court Upholds Federal Ban on Most Robocalls, as Urged in Greene Espel Pro Bono Amicus Brief

July 9, 2020

Since 1992, federal law has prohibited most robocalls to mobile phones. In January 2020, the United States Supreme Court decided to review an effort to strike down that ban based on the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

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Award: 13 Greene Espel Attorneys Named North Star Lawyers for Pro Bono Service

June 10, 2020

Greene Espel PLLP is proud to announce that 13 of its lawyers have been recognized as North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) for pro bono work done in 2019.

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Eight Greene Espel Attorneys Named North Star Lawyers for Pro Bono Service

June 10, 2019

Greene Espel PLLP congratulates attorneys Caitlinrose Fisher, Matthew Forsgren, Jenny Gassman-Pines, Holley Horrell, Ginny McCalmont, Katherine Swenson, Anna Tobin, and Kevin Zhao on being named North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) for pro bono work done in 2018.

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John Baker Receives Award from International Municipal Lawyers Association

March 29, 2019

Greene Espel's volunteer work on behalf of local governments was again recognized by the International Municipal Lawyers Association, which granted one of its 2019 Amicus Service Awards for two amicus briefs to the United States Supreme Court filed by Greene Espel attorneys. The award was presented to John M. Baker, counsel on record in both cases.

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Greene Espel Lawyers Receive Recognition in 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

July 5, 2018

Super Lawyers has released its 2018 list of Minnesota Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars, and 15 of Greene Espel's 27 lawyers were selected. Super Lawyers identifies the top five percent of attorneys in each state, as chosen through a multi-phased process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

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Kate Swenson and Kevin Zhao Named Up and Coming Lawyers by Minnesota Lawyer

June 21, 2018

Greene Espel PLLP is pleased to announce that attorneys Kate Swenson and Kevin Zhao were named to Minnesota Lawyer's 2018 “Up & Coming Lawyer” list. Each year, Minnesota Lawyer selects a small group of attorneys who are in their first ten years of practice to be named “Up and Coming.”

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The Minnesota Supreme Court Issues Opinion in Favor of Client, City of Rochester

June 20, 2018

The Minnesota Supreme Court issued an opinion in favor of Greene Espel's client, the City of Rochester, reversing a Minnesota Court of Appeals decision that an appearance of bias had invalidated the City's transit contract.

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Nine Greene Espel Attorneys Named North Star Lawyers for Pro Bono Service

June 19, 2018

Greene Espel PLLP congratulates attorneys Matthew Forsgren, Jenny Gassman-Pines, Bob Gilbertson, Aaron Knoll, Karl Procaccini, Faris Rashid, Katherine Swenson, Anna Tobin, and Kevin Zhao on being named North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA).

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The Women Attorneys of Greene Espel Reflect on Key Lessons

March 28, 2018

In celebration of Women's History Month, we honor the women of Greene Espel for their tremendous contributions to our firm, our profession, our clients, and their communities. Throughout the month, we will spotlight some of their stories and inspirations in their continuous efforts to advance women's rights and ensure equality in our profession and beyond.

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Greene Espel Attorneys Secure Court of Appeals Victory

September 26, 2017

In 2016, Barbara Linert and Steven Timmer filed a complaint against Minnesota Supreme Court candidate Michelle MacDonald under the Minnesota Fair Campaign Practices Act.

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Super Lawyers Recognizes Thirteen Greene Espel Lawyers in 2017

July 5, 2017

Litigation and investigations boutique firm Greene Espel is excited to announce that its Minnesota legal community peers selected thirteen of its 24 lawyers for inclusion in the 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists.

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Six Greene Espel Attorneys Named North Star Lawyers for Pro Bono Service

May 18, 2017
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Super Lawyers 2016 Recognizes Sixteen Greene Espel Attorneys

July 5, 2016
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Seven Greene Espel Attorneys named North Star Lawyers for pro bono services in 2015

May 8, 2016
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Greene Espel client Anoka-Hennepin School District wins appellate victory

July 30, 2015
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Super Lawyers 2015 recognizes fifteen Greene Espel attorneys for honors

July 7, 2015
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Seven Greene Espel attorneys named North Star Lawyers for pro bono service

June 12, 2015
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Baker, Greene, and Swenson speak at the 2015 Midwest Conference on Land Use and Eminent Domain

January 22, 2015
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Baker and Swenson teach American Planning Association webinar

November 14, 2013
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Greene Espel client City of Red Wing wins at Minnesota Supreme Court

June 14, 2013
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Baker and Swenson co-author article in leading zoning law journal

May 23, 2013
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Dunlop and Swenson teach search and seizure CLE

November 30, 2012
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Greene Espel welcomes new colleagues

October 10, 2012
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Kate Swenson joins firm

May 8, 2012
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