Ken Smurzynski's practice is focused on the representation of clients before courts and in arbitrations.  He has tried jury and non-jury cases in federal and state courts, as well as argued appeals in federal and state courts.  He also has represented clients in international and domestic arbitrations, as well as in arbitration-related proceedings, both international and domestic, to confirm and challenge awards and to compel arbitration. 

Mr. Smurzynski’s primary practice involves commercial matters, and in particular issues involving the management of hotels, shopping centers and senior living facilities, as well as other real estate litigation matters.

In addition to real estate and management disputes, Mr. Smurzynski’s experience extends to disputes as diverse as the validity of the issuance of shares under Delaware law, CarrAmerica Realty Corp. v. Kaidanow, 321 F.3d 165 & 331 F.3d 999 (D.C. Cir. 2003), the enforceability of oral contracts for complex energy options, Louis Dreyfus Energy Corp. v. MG Refining & Marketing, 771 N.Y.S.2d 351 (N.Y. 1st Dept. 2004), to a claim for violations of the Wiretap Act on behalf of members of the Virginia legislature that resulted in a settlement that was the then second largest civil recovery under the act.  Saslaw v. Matricardi, Civ. A. No. 3:04cv185 (E.D. Va.).

Mr. Smurzynski joined Williams & Connolly LLP in 1993 and has been a partner since 2001.