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Greene Espel PLLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Greene Espel PLLP

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Greene Espel differentiates itself in high-stakes commercial litigation, product liability, antitrust, employment, and intellectual property matters nationwide, through our unique understanding of how to win at trial and how to achieve business objectives through strategic early resolution.

Trial Readiness. Our clients call on us when key matters are headed to trial. In Spring 2025, Cargill hired us to lead the trial in a $100+ million fraudulent transfer case in the Southern District of New York, and we achieved a favorable settlement after our directed verdict motion prompted the judge to indicate likely success for Cargill before close of evidence. We also recently achieved a complete defense verdict in an employment discrimination case in state court and a liability determination and damages on our client’s behalf in a breach-of-contract jury trial in Minnesota U.S. District Court.

Case Resolution Through Strategic Prowess. We’ve won key summary judgment motions that resolved large litigations for our clients. We secured a contract-interpretation victory for a global corporation; we won a summary judgment victory under the Minnesota Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act; and we won a liability determination in an insurance coverage dispute. We’ve also successfully resolved cases outside of motion practice, most recently achieving a favorable settlement in an eight-figure lawsuit after extensive discovery and international depositions.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Minnesota

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Greene Espel PLLP has a widely respected litigation group able to provide expertise across a range of commercial disputes, including both class actions and single-plaintiff claims. Its areas of expertise include antitrust, banking and intellectual property litigation, as well as healthcare fraud, non-compete and medical malpractice defence. The firm represents a diverse array of clients, including banks, sports teams and technology companies.

Strengths

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  • Greene Espel is responsive and collegial. The firm performs at a high level.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Greene Espel has subject matter experts and is well-known and respected by judges in state and federal court systems.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Greene Espel is efficient, high quality and provides good representation.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jeanette M Bazis
    Band 3Jeanette M Bazis

    Jeanette M Bazis

    Jeanette Bazis is held in high esteem by clients for her wide-ranging civil litigation skill set, offering expertise in a broad range of IP, employment, product liability and wider commercial disputes.

  • Band 3Sybil L. Dunlop
    Band 3Sybil L. Dunlop

    Sybil L. Dunlop

    Sybil Dunlop operates a broad commercial and IP litigation practice. Her clients include those in the consumer goods sector.
  • Band 4Katherine M. Swenson
    Band 4Katherine M. Swenson

    Katherine M. Swenson

    Katherine Swenson has a growing reputation for representing public sector clients, with a focus on government and constitutional litigation.
    • Katherine is a wonderful attorney with great oral argument skills.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 4Kevin Zhao
    Band 4Kevin Zhao

    Kevin Zhao

    Kevin Zhao is a highly regarded commercial disputes lawyer who also offers particular expertise in international and cross-border disputes involving Chinese litigants and witnesses.
    • Kevin is brilliant. He is incredibly strategic and has the capacity for hard work, which is unmatched by anyone I've ever worked with.

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