Business Details
33 Years
experience
Premier Litigation Services in Minneapolis, MN
Greene Espel is a distinguished litigation boutique established in 1993, renowned for its client-centric approach and exceptional legal representation. Our team comprises highly skilled attorneys from diverse backgrounds, each deeply committed to achieving favorable outcomes for our clients. We specialize in complex commercial disputes, employment litigation, intellectual property matters, and constitutional law, leveraging decades of collective experience to deliver strategic solutions. Our non-hierarchical structure fosters collaboration, ensuring every attorney contributes meaningfully to our clients' success.Recognized nationally for excellence, we combine the resources of a large firm with the personalized attention of a boutique practice. Our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion has positioned us as industry leaders, reflected in numerous accolades and partnerships with organizations promoting legal profession diversity. We maintain a strong focus on community investment and professional development, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of legal innovation while providing cost-effective, high-quality services.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Employment Litigation
Intellectual Property
White Collar Defense
Appellate Practice
Construction Disputes
False Claims Act
Securities Litigation
Product Liability
Public Law
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in high-stakes litigation and counseling.
- Our non-hierarchical structure ensures every attorney contributes to client success.
- Recognized leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives nationwide.
- Award-winning attorneys consistently ranked by Best Lawyers and Minnesota Lawyer.
- Tailored legal strategies combining big-firm expertise with boutique agility.
Associations and certifications
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
What people say
Exceptional legal outcomes
Deep subject matter expertise
Collaborative team approach
Industry-leading diversity efforts
Responsive client service
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice resolves complex business conflicts involving contracts, antitrust, securities, and construction matters. Attorneys provide strategic representation in trials, arbitrations, and mediations nationwide. We focus on minimizing client risk while achieving cost-effective, results-driven solutions for corporations and institutions.
Employment Litigation
We defend employers against claims involving discrimination, wage disputes, and regulatory compliance. Our proactive approach combines litigation defense with preventive counseling to reduce workplace liability exposure for public and private sector clients.
Intellectual Property
Our IP litigation team handles patent, trademark, and copyright disputes across industries. We combine technical expertise with courtroom experience to protect clients' innovations through strategic enforcement and defense strategies.
White Collar Defense
We represent clients in criminal investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, and internal corporate probes. Our approach emphasizes early resolution while maintaining readiness for trial when necessary to protect client interests.
Appellate Practice
Our appellate specialists analyze complex legal issues, develop persuasive arguments, and craft strategic briefs. We leverage deep understanding of judicial decision-making to achieve favorable outcomes in high-stakes appeals across jurisdictions.
People
John M. Baker
Attorney
John M. Baker represents clients in complex commercial litigation and appellate matters. With extensive trial experience, he focuses on contract disputes, business torts, and appellate strategy, delivering practical solutions to sophisticated legal challenges.
Jeanette M. Bazis
Attorney
Jeanette M. Bazis specializes in employment litigation and constitutional law matters. Recognized as a Top Woman in the Law, she represents public and private sector clients in discrimination claims, labor disputes, and First Amendment cases.
Jenny Gassman-Pines
Attorney
Jenny Gassman-Pines focuses on employment law and False Claims Act litigation. A POWER LIST honoree, she represents clients in discrimination cases, wage disputes, and complex regulatory matters with a client-centered approach.
Katherine M. Swenson
Attorney
Katherine M. Swenson handles appellate litigation and constitutional matters. She has argued before multiple federal circuits, specializing in developing strategic appellate arguments that shape legal precedents affecting business and individual rights.
Davida S. Williams
Attorney
Davida S. Williams represents clients in employment litigation and diversity, equity initiatives. Her practice focuses on workplace discrimination claims, regulatory compliance, and developing inclusive corporate policies that prevent legal exposure.
Questions
What practice areas does Greene Espel specialize in?
We focus on commercial litigation, employment law, intellectual property disputes, white-collar defense, appellate practice, and constitutional matters.
How does Greene Espel's structure benefit clients?
Our non-hierarchical model fosters collaboration, ensuring all attorneys contribute to developing comprehensive, innovative legal strategies tailored to client needs.
What DEI initiatives does the firm lead?
We pioneered diversity programs recognized by Minnesota Lawyer, with 70% diverse attorney representation and partnerships promoting legal profession inclusivity.
Can Greene Espel handle nationwide litigation?
Yes, our attorneys have successfully managed complex multi-jurisdictional cases and class actions across the United States.
How do you stay current with legal developments?
Our attorneys regularly publish thought leadership articles and present on emerging legal issues at national conferences and CLE programs.
