Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
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Provided by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
With approximately 350 litigators firmwide, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has one of the largest full-service litigation practices in the country. Our diverse team in Washington, DC has the collective knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to help businesses identify and manage potential risks, respond to existing or threatened litigation, and pursue resolution in any venue, including the District of Columbia. Our litigation attorneys regularly handle matters in the energy, manufacturing, financial services, consumer products and retail industries and we pride ourselves on our ability to tailor our strategy to the needs of the client’s specific situation. Our docket frequently includes complex commercial litigation, lease disputes, commercial contracts, enforcement defense, state and federal AG and agency investigations, appeals, complex administration law matters, and class actions of all types.
In February 2021, former DC Circuit Judge Thomas Griffith joined the firm as a special counsel in its issues and appeals practice. Judge Griffith is based in Washington, DC, where his practice focuses on appellate litigation, Congressional and internal investigations, and strategic counseling. Appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit by President George W. Bush in 2005, Judge Griffith served on the court for 15 years until his retirement in 2020. During his judicial tenure, Judge Griffith authored more than 200 opinions touching on a wide range of issues.
Chambers Review
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP's Washington DC office houses a strong team with extensive experience in commercial litigation. The lawyers often act on contract and lease disputes, as well as class actions and appeals. The team also handles state and federal investigations.
Samuel Danon is a key contact at the firm.
Work Highlights
- Hunton Andrews Kurth won a nearly $47 million judgment for Dewberry Engineers, a nationwide provider of professional services for the built environment, against defendant Dewberry Group, an Atlanta-based real estate company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hunton Andrews Kurth's team had breadth and depth and great client service. They were exceptional."
"They have a lot of experience and are great to work with."
"Hunton Andrews Kurth's team had breadth and depth and great client service. They were exceptional."
"They have a lot of experience and are great to work with."
Members
Provided by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Art Schmalz
Mike Mueller
Torsten Kracht