James W. Hundley

James W. Hundley, a distinguished partner at Briglia Hundley, P.C., in Tysons Corner, Virginia, is a formidable advocate for both individuals and businesses in the state and federal courts across Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. His legal pursuits traverse the realms of criminal defense, particularly white collar crimes, and commercial and business litigation. 

Mr. Hundley has adeptly defended clients tangled in complex criminal webs, from bank fraud and bid rigging to bribery, embezzlement, tax evasion and computer fraud. On the civil front, he has navigated cases involving breach of contract, tortious interference, theft of trade secrets, personal injury and civil rights violations with remarkable success.

A consummate professional, Mr. Hundley’s legal journey is marked by his extensive experience in appellate courts. Notably, in April 2000, he stood before the U.S. Supreme Court to argue the landmark case of Dickerson v. United States, which affirmed the constitutional necessity of Miranda warnings. His appellate prowess extends to numerous appearances before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia.

Educationally, Mr. Hundley graduated from Georgetown University Law Center and was licensed in Virginia in 1989. His early career included a clerkship with the Honorable James C. Cacheris in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, followed by a role as an assistant commonwealth’s attorney in the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fairfax County until 1996. In 1997, he co-founded Briglia Hundley, P.C.

An active contributor to the legal community, Mr. Hundley was appointed in July 2022 by the Virginia Supreme Court as an at-large member of the Virginia State Bar. His service includes membership on the Virginia State Bar’s Committee on Lawyer Discipline from 2014 to 2020, where he held leadership roles such as chairman of the Committee and the Rules Subcommittee. His involvement with the Fairfax Bar Association includes roles on various committees, showcasing his dedication to the legal profession.

Recognized for his legal acumen, Mr. Hundley holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell and has been acknowledged by Best Lawyers, The Washington Post Magazine, Richmond Magazine and Northern Virginia Magazine. He also shares his knowledge through lectures at CLE courses and has been a guest lecturer at esteemed institutions such as the Georgetown University Law Center, The George Washington School of Law, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University and the Washington, D.C., Inns of Court.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.