Mr. Hunter's practice focuses on banking and financial services law, including securities law, finance transactions, creditors' rights and debt restructuring. He also assists clients in real estate, tax credit financing and franchising matters.

Bar Admissions
Virginia State Bar
United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia

Education

• Dickinson College, B.A., 1991
• The College of William and Mary Marshall Wythe School of Law, J.D., 2001

Significant Accomplishments

Representing and counseling financial institutions on banking regulatory compliance and securities matters, including Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank

Assisting with formations and mergers/acquisitions of national and state-chartered banks

Extensive experience representing financial institutions, public and private companies, and individuals in a wide variety of corporate matters, including corporate governance, transactions, mergers and acquisitions, creditors’ rights and debt collection, tax matters, and regulatory requirements

As Senior Vice President, Secretary and Counsel to National Bankshares, Inc.:

Performed general counsel functions for the bank holding company and its subsidiaries, including corporate governance, regulatory, securities, bankruptcy, consumer finance, and employment matters

Prepared contracts, loan documents, pleadings, and regulatory applications and filings

Advised and regularly updated corporate entities, boards of directors, officers, and employees of legal, regulatory and legislative matters

Supervised Trust Department and its investment and fiduciary functions and compliance

Supervised Compliance Department and its oversight of banking functions and regulatory requirements

Assisted broker/dealer and insurance agencies affiliated with investment and insurance subsidiary with compliance matters and business development

Representing clients involved in tax credit projects, including developers, non-profit organizations, lenders, investors and municipalities

Comprehensive franchise services including creation and formation of franchise entities; preparation of federal and state disclosures and franchise agreements; and monitoring compliance with federal and state rules and regulations

Professional Activities and Experience

Distinctions

• Named to the "Leaders in the Law" list by Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2025
• Named the Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" for Banking and Finance Law in Roanoke, Virginia for 2022
• Nominated by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Banking and Finance Law
• Listed in Virginia Super Lawyers "Rising Stars," 2011