About

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

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

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 in class actions and appeals on administrative procedures. The team also handles state and federal investigations.

Key contact

Samuel Danon is the firm's managing partner and is a key contact.

Work Highlights

  • Hunton Andrews Kurth secured a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in 2024 for Aristotle International Inc., blocking an order from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that sought to shut down the Predictit online political prediction market.

Members

Provided by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Art Schmalz

Mike Mueller

Torsten Kracht