Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Litigation & Legal Counseling Services in Minneapolis
Greene Espel is a boutique litigation firm comprised of top-tier attorneys from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to client success. Since 1993, we have delivered high-quality legal representation through a deliberately different approach that rejects traditional hierarchical structures. Our non-hierarchical model empowers all attorneyspartners and non-partners aliketo contribute equally to client representation and firm governance. This collaborative culture fosters innovation, trust, and exceptional results across practice areas including commercial disputes, employment litigation, intellectual property, and constitutional matters. Our attorneys, many of whom previously worked at large law firms, bring decades of combined experience to every case.We prioritize client needs over individual credit, treating every client as a firm-wide responsibility. This philosophy, combined with rigorous legal analysis and a focus on practical solutions, enables us to outperform larger firms at a fraction of the cost. Our team's expertise is regularly recognized through prestigious awards and invitations to speak at industry events. We serve clients nationwide while maintaining deep roots in Minnesota's legal community, where we actively contribute to professional organizations and public service initiatives.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Employment Litigation
Intellectual Property
White Collar Defense
Appellate Practice
Class Action Defense
Product Liability
Securities Litigation
False Claims Act
Public Law
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We operate a non-hierarchical structure ensuring equal input from all attorneys
- Our team includes attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers and Minnesota Lawyer
- We deliver big-firm expertise at cost-effective rates
- All attorneys have equal governance rights in firm decisions
- Proven success in complex litigation across multiple jurisdictions
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice resolves complex business conflicts involving contracts, antitrust, securities, and professional liability. We represent public and private companies in trials, arbitrations, and appellate courts nationwide. Our attorneys leverage deep industry knowledge to deliver strategic solutions that protect clients' financial and reputational interests.
Employment Litigation
We defend employers against employment-related claims including discrimination, wage disputes, and wrongful termination. Our proactive approach combines litigation defense with preventive counseling to minimize workplace liability risks across various industries.
White Collar Defense
Our team represents clients in criminal and regulatory investigations involving antitrust violations, False Claims Act allegations, and federal enforcement actions. We provide comprehensive defense strategies from initial inquiry through trial or settlement negotiations.
Appellate Practice
We handle complex appellate matters in state and federal courts, focusing on strategic issue development and persuasive legal writing. Our attorneys analyze cases through judicial perspectives to maximize success in high-stakes appeals.
Product Liability
We defend manufacturers and distributors against product defect claims through trials, mediations, and class action lawsuits. Our experience spans multiple industries, providing tailored strategies to protect clients' products and market positions.
People
John M. Baker
Attorney
John M. Baker focuses on commercial litigation and appellate practice. He brings extensive trial experience to complex business disputes, emphasizing strategic case development and persuasive legal writing.
Jeanette M. Bazis
Attorney
Jeanette M. Bazis specializes in employment litigation and constitutional law. Recognized as a Top Woman in the Law, she represents clients in high-stakes employment disputes and appellate matters.
Jenny Gassman-Pines
Attorney
Jenny Gassman-Pines focuses on employment litigation and False Claims Act defense. She has successfully represented clients in complex healthcare-related cases and class action lawsuits.
Katherine M. Swenson
Attorney
Katherine M. Swenson handles appellate practice and constitutional litigation. She has argued before multiple federal appellate courts and provides strategic guidance on Supreme Court implications.
Davida S. Williams
Attorney
Davida S. Williams specializes in employment litigation and diversity initiatives. She represents clients in discrimination claims and contributes to the firm's community investment programs.
Questions
What practice areas does Greene Espel specialize in?
We focus on commercial litigation, employment disputes, intellectual property, white collar defense, appellate practice, and constitutional matters.
How does Greene Espel's non-hierarchical structure benefit clients?
Our structure ensures all attorneys contribute equally, eliminating billing pressures and prioritizing client needs over individual credit.
Are Greene Espel attorneys recognized in their fields?
Our attorneys regularly receive accolades including Best Lawyers recognition and Minnesota Lawyer's Top Women in the Law awards.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Minnesota, we represent clients in complex litigation across state and federal courts nationwide.
How does Greene Espel handle high-stakes litigation?
Our team combines decades of experience with collaborative strategies to achieve favorable outcomes in class actions, product liability cases, and appellate matters.
