Jeff Hunter’s practice is focused on federal and state campaign finance, lobbying disclosure and ethics rule compliance.  He advises on PAC creation, operation and reporting, as well as responding to formal complaint and informal agency reviews at the federal and state levels.  Jeff is also involved in Federal Communications Commission political broadcasting regulatory compliance.

Given the current political climate, Jeff’s practice has increasingly focused on Federal Election Commission, U.S. Department of Justice and state enforcement proceedings, as well as compliance with the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) of 1938.  FARA requires U.S. entities that provide political or public relations services to foreign entities to disclose their relationships with their clients, and information about related activities and finances.

Ranked nationally as a leading practitioner in the Political Law area by Chambers USA, 2021 and as a Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” Jeff represents a broad range of clients, from Wall Street to labor organizations and small businesses.  Jeff is particularly valued for the consistently favorable results he achieves for his clients, as well as for his ability to conserve their time and resources.

Jeff is personally dedicated to providing excellent work product and advice that has the best possible chance of realizing his client’s objectives.  Responsive, trusted and smart, Jeff has represented several clients over the course of his entire career, a testament to his dedication, service, commitment and unwavering drive.

Having “grown up” in politics with a father who served three presidents in White House posts, Jeff’s involvement in and understanding of the political realm are innate.  Regardless of his client’s political affiliation, Jeff is known and valued for his ability to reduce complex problems to workable, actionable items that produce the right result.
 

Counseling clients regarding compliance with the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938.

Representing clients before the Federal Election Commission, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, Secretary of the U.S. Senate, U.S. Department of Justice and equivalent state agencies.

Assisting advocacy groups’ compliance with the Federal Communications Commission and Federal Election Commission political advertising regulations.

Providing political compliance counsel on campaign finance, lobbying disclosure and ethics rule compliance to leading companies in the entertainment, energy, communications, medical, pharmaceutical, transportation, automotive and public advocacy industries, as well as to 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) non-profits.

Forming Super PACs to support candidates for federal, state and local offices.

Implementing comprehensive federal and multistate political compliance systems.

Advising senior federal and state officials in the appointment and nomination processes, including financial disclosure and ethical screens.

Internal compliance audits.

General Accountability Office Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 audits.

Advising U.S. subsidiaries of UK businesses and U.S. organizations that do business in the UK, regarding the impact of the United Kingdom Bribery Act of 2010 on their U.S. operations.

Training client employees regarding federal gift rule limitations, campaign finance regulations and lobbying disclosure requirements.
 

Ranked nationally as a leading practitioner in the Political Law area by Chambers USA, 2021-2022.

Recognized by Super Lawyers as a Washington D.C. Rising Star, 2013, 2015 and 2016.