Hunter

Bryce J. Hunter

Member | Chair, Tax Credits Practice Group | Chair, Community Banking Group | Co-Chair, Banking and Finance Practice Group

Roanoke, VA

office 540.512.1819

mobile 540.797.0816

Overview

Services

Distinctions

Admissions

Memberships

Resources

Results

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.

Education

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

Experience

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

Banking & Finance Law Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Commercial Lending Community Banking Consumer Finance Public & Project Finance Real Estate Securities Tax Credits Technology

Distinctions

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 Law
Listed in Virginia Super Lawyers “Rising Stars,” 2011

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

Memberships

Virginia Board of Bar Examiners, Character & Fitness Committee
Virginia State Bar 8th District Disciplinary Committee
National Association of Bond Lawyers
Local Government Attorneys of Virginia
Federal Bar Association, Banking Law and Bankruptcy Law Sections and President-Elect, Western District Chapter

Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Volume 3, Issue 5, 2023 The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 4, 2023 Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Volume 3, Issue 4, 2023 Another Banking Crisis and Financial Regulation – Where Do Things Stand FDIC and Deposit Limits – Where Do Things Stand Now Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Volume 3, Issue 3, 2023 Plaintiffs Pursuing Increased Class Action Claims for Overdraft Fees and Charges Against Customers Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Volume 3, Issue 2, 2023 Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Volume 3, Issue 1, 2023 All Consuming - Financial Litigation Insights, Volume 3, Issue 12 Bankruptcy Court Decision Affirmed for Creditor Client

Experience

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

Memberships

Virginia Board of Bar Examiners, Character & Fitness Committee

Virginia State Bar 8th District Disciplinary Committee

National Association of Bond Lawyers

Local Government Attorneys of Virginia

Federal Bar Association, Banking Law and Bankruptcy Law Sections and President-Elect, Western District Chapter

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