T. Hunter Brown, Associate

T. Hunter Brown is a seasoned litigator in the Lewis Rice Litigation Department. As someone with a proven track record of success enforcing clients' rights and defending their interests before state and federal courts and other regulatory bodies, Hunter prides himself on being someone you can count on to get the job done. Hunter clerked in both federal district court and on the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, and he is experienced in the nuances of litigating diverse and complex matters. His experience helps him counsel both large and small business through various types of commercial disputes. Overall, Hunter’s approach to representation is proactive—he looks for ways to assist his clients in whatever manner best suits their business plan, through dynamic consultation where possible and vigorous litigation when necessary.

Hunter’s primary litigation focus involves prosecuting cases on behalf of creditors—ranging from financial institutions, service providers, and equipment lessors, among others—seeking to collect money owed to them. He has produced favorable results for clients in these matters in all phases of representation, including regularly recouping attorneys’ fees for these clients at the end of cases. Relatedly, Hunter also represents companies in formal bankruptcy reorganization proceedings, and represents clients in out-of-court workout situations and in-court receivership actions.

Additionally, Hunter routinely represents clients in securities arbitrations brought before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, including arbitrations based on federal and state laws, as well as more particular securities regulations. In the course of these representations on behalf of industry parties and their parent companies, the allegations range from claims of unsuitable securities recommendations, churning, unauthorized trading, failure to supervise, failure to perform due diligence, breach of duty, and other related customer claims.

In addition to his banking, securities, and creditor’s rights litigation, Hunter has extensive experience representing a variety of clients in a wider commercial litigation context. One unique practice group that Hunter is a valued member of is the Federal Takings group, with whom Hunter represents landowners across the United States whose property has been taken by the federal government. These constitutional claims have resulted in multi-million-dollar awards on behalf of landowners who have had property seized by the government, and have provided Hunter with the opportunity to litigate these cases in federal court all over the country.

Outside of work, Hunter is actively involved in the community. He is a member of several local non-profit boards, as well as a participant in various trade groups. Hunter also is an active member of two area athletic clubs, an amateur musician, and an avid outdoorsman.