At the Law Firm of Thomas L. Hunter, we recognize the unique nature
of every case and the diversity of our clients. Individual circumstances require
different needs. No matter what the situation, our lawyers will seek the best course
of action for our clients and will work tirelessly for their success.
Personal Injury
If you have been injured as the result of someone else's negligence, we can assist
you in obtaining proper compensation for the pain and suffering you have
experienced or continue to feel. Personal Injury includes traffic accidents,
product liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, etc.
Worker's Compensation
If you have been hurt on the job or hurt while handling a work-related matter, we
can assist you in obtaining the benefits you deserve to receive from your employer-
all of them! Don't just take your employer's, and their insurance company's, word
that you are getting what you deserve. Among other things, we can help you obtain:
(1) Part of your lost wages; (2) Payment of any and all medical bills, as well as
many costs which you personally incur in obtaining medical care; (3) Prescription
costs; and (4) Additional payment for qualified permanent injuries.
Criminal Law
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony (anything from j-walking to
drug charges to murder), we can represent you in any state or federal court in
Virginia. We have the experience and the know-how to get you the best possible
result. An accused is presumed innocent, and the government has the burden of
proof beyond a reasonable doubt. We will work tirelessly to win your case.
Bond Hearings
If you have been charged with a crime and need to get out of jail, you have certain
rights and WE CAN HELP! You should be able to be out of jail to fight the charge
and continue with your life.
Traffic Law
Traffic Offenses (Moving and Nonmoving Violations)
If you have been charged with any type of traffic-related offense in any state or
federal court in Virginia, we will defend you. These offenses can range from
minor infractions to serious offenses including: Speeding; Reckless Driving;
Driving on a Suspended Operator's License; Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit
and Run); and many others.
DUI
If you have been charged with any driving related offense involving alcohol, WE CAN
HELP! These are very serious charges which can greatly affect your life. You need
a lawyer who knows the law in this area, and our lawyers know this area of the law
very well and consistently get very good results!
Habitual Offender
Habitual offenders are those who have lost their driving privileges as a result of
obtaining three major traffic-related convictions or 12 minor traffic-related
convictions within a ten-year period. Driving after having been declared a habitual
offender can be a felony. We will defend you! Our firm also assists clients in
restoring, obtaining, or retaining their driving privileges.
Petition for the return of Operator's License
If your license to drive has been revoked by the DMV or the Court, we can help
to get your privilege to drive returned so that you will be able to continue
with your life.
Family Law
Divorce/Separation
To file for divorce or annulment in Virginia, an individual must be a resident and
domiciliary of Virginia for at least six months prior to filing for divorce.
There are two categories of divorce in Virginia: fault and no-fault. A fault
divorce may involve adultery, sodomy or buggery committed outside marriage, mental
and/or physical cruelty, desertion, and conviction of a felony resulting in
confinement in excess of one year. A no-fault divorce may occur if the parties have
lived separate and apart for a period of one year. If the parties have no children
and have executed a separation agreement, they may obtain a no-fault divorce after
six months of separation. In fault and no-fault divorces, the parties may address
division of property acquired during marriage, support (child and spousal), and
child custody/visitation.
Separation and Prenuptial Agreements
Our firm prepares for spouses who intend on living separate and apart indefinitely
or who intend to file for divorce, separation agreements regarding division of
marital assets, child custody/visitation, support (child and spousal), and other
matters relating to marriage. Furthermore, we prepare prenuptial agreements for
those intending to marry who wish to establish how property will be divided or
if spousal support will be awarded in the event of a divorce.
Custody/Visitation
We can help clients establish orders for custody, visitation, and support (child
and spousal) through the Circuit Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations
District Court. If a material change in circumstance occurs after entry of your
court order, we can assist in modifying the terms of your order.
Adoptions
Our firm has experience with various types of adoptions: step-parent adoptions
(e.g., a remarriage in which the step-parent desires to adopt the step-child),
parental placement adoptions in which parents directly place their child with
another for adoption, foster care placement adoptions in which children have
been placed in foster care due to abuse and neglect by their parents and the
parents have not complied with all requirements to have their children returned,
adult adoptions in which an individual at least eighteen years old is adopted
by another, and adoptions of children from another country.
Name Changes
We assist with obtaining name changes for both adults and minors. The petition
for name change is filed in the Circuit Court of the locality in which the party
petitioning for a name change resides.
Real Estate
Our lawyers handle all aspects of closings regarding the purchase, sale, or
refinancing of real estate, as well as the second mortgage of property including
preparation of Deeds, Deeds of Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and all other Real
Estate documents. We also advise clients regarding residential and commercial
real estate matters.
Landlord/Tenant Law (Commercial and Residential)
We represent either Landlords or Tenants in all types of litigation which can
result from a myriad of disputes including lease negotiation, payment of
rent, harassment, and many other issues.
General Civil Litigation
If you are involved in any type of litigation in which you are suing someone, think
you need to sue someone, are being sued, or are being threatened with a suit, our
lawyers can help you with all related issues.
Business Law
We represent business clients regarding a wide variety of business matters,
including business formation, contracts, and sale/purchase of business.
Trusts/ Wills/ Estates
Our firm can assist clients in basic estate planning, wills, and estate
administration.
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