Hunter Law Firm

Criminal Defense

Mother convicted of felony child neglect after her three-year-old son was found wandering naked. The Court of Appeals reversed the conviction.

Criminal Defense

Police followed a car, blocked its exit, and questioned the driver. The Appeals Court found that the police violated the driver's Fourth Amendment rights, leading to suppressed evidence and the defendant prevailing.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice case (Chalifoux v. Radiology Associates of Richmond, Inc.) where a radiologist repeatedly misinterpreted brain scans. The Supreme Court of Virginia reversed the lower court's decision, finding a continuing course of treatment that tolled the statute of limitations.

Auto Accident, Insurance Coverage Dispute

Insurance coverage dispute (GEICO v. United Services Automobile Association) where a car lent to a friend was involved in an accident. The Court found that the owner's policy was not responsible.

Wrongful Death, Personal Injury

Wrongful death case (Volpe v. City of Lexington) where a swimmer drowned in a lake with a 'low head dam' that the City knew was dangerous but failed to warn about. The Court allowed the family to proceed with the lawsuit on gross negligence grounds.

Criminal Defense (Drunk Driving/DUI)

Tom Hunter represented Portsmouth Police Officer Eric Rodgers who was arrested for drunk driving with a BAC of 0.13. Officer Rodgers was found not guilty.