Complaint Review: Bryan Hunt Esq - Reno Nevada

BRYAN HUNT
OSB #100613
Reno, Nev.
Public reprimand

On April 4, 2012, the disciplinary board approved a stipulation reprimanding Reno, Nev., lawyer Bryan Hunt for violating RPC 1.15-1(m) (failing to file annual IOLTA certification) and RPC 8.1(a)(2) (knowingly failing to respond to the bar).

Between December 2010 and May 2011, despite numerous notices, Hunt failed to file a report verifying that he was in compliance with the IOLTA rules. In May 2011, the matter was referred to the bar's disciplinary counsel's office. Hunt knowingly failed to respond to inquiries from disciplinary counsel's office. Hunt eventually filed the 2011 compliance report.

Attorney Bryan Hunt is a royal scam artist. He took my money, failed to represent me and did nothing with my case. He was ripping people off in Las Vegas and then moved to Reno. It seems he is always on the run, moving from office to office after scamming people. I filed a complaint with the state bar of Nevada. He rebutted my complaint and I have furnished the investigators with tons of information to show that this guy is nothing but a scammer and a cheat. Avoid this attorney at all
costs. Hopefully he will be disbarred soon.

Bryan C. Hunt , Esq is playing typical lawyer games. He forgets to mention that he conveniently "lost" my signed retainer that says exactly what his email states. And yes, the State Bar has advised me that they will be holding a disciplinary hearing regarding this lousy attorney. He is a liar and a very poor attorney. He will very likely be disciplined. There is too much evidence to be ignored. There are hundreds of attorneys out there. Don't waste your money on a thief like this guy who will take your money and hang you out to dry like he did to me.

In order to protect information subject to attorney-client privilege, I will not engage in a back and forth commentary on, or the open exchange of, "alleged" emails sent between this client and my office. Nor will I engage in comments that are possibly libel per se under Nevada law as this former client has chosen to do. Unfortunately, the internet provides an opportunity for individuals such as this to make allegations and even provide alleged information supporting their claim without the need to also provide proof of its genuineness as is the case with the supposed email quoted above. As noted in my initial reply, this client failed to pay the filing fees for his claim and the client's latest reply does nothing to

substantiate that he paid for filing fees. Retainer agreements from my office always explicitly state (in a separate paragraph) that filing fees are to be paid separately and in addition to those paid for attorney retention. Anyone who is looking for an attorney should always check with the State Bar to ensure

that the attorney is in good standing and without pending disciplinary matters or action. A simple call to the state bar will demonstrate that I am in good standing without a pending disciplinary action as this client willfully misrepresents. In order to ensure due process and the fair resolution of disputes between attorneys and their clients, the state bar affords an attorney the chance to respond to any complaints levied by a client. After which, the bar completes an investigation and determines if a disciplinary hearing and ultimately any discipline is necessary. In this case, the client's complaint has been responded to and the matter is still open for investigation.

Reno, Nevada attorney, Bryan C. Hunt is a liar. His rebuttal is a complete lie. Here is a copy of the email he sent me regarding his false statements where he claims I did not pay filing fees. The State Bar of Nevada has advised me that they will be holding a disciplinary hearing regarding attorney Bryan C. Hunt, esq after conducting an investigation into my complaint. If you are considering hiring this person, you are making a big mistake. He is clueless and now you can see what a liar he is.

Here is his email to me:

Because this case is early on (I.E. Discovery has yet to commence) it would require more work.  If you want to retain me we would have to meet again so you can sign a retainer agreement.  The agreement would describe in detail how the cost of services are calculated, etc.  As I mentioned, because you don't want to run up more attorney's fees than the bank claims you owe, I would advise handling this on a flat fee basis.  It's detailed more in the retainer agreement that I will go over with you if you want to proceed forward; but I estimate the case will take about 17 hours of work, x $80.00 per hour, resulting in a retainer fee of $1360.00.  That would cover all costs (including court filing fees) regardless of how long the case goes.  It would not cover an appeal, should you choose to make one.  if you wanted to use me for an appeal we would adopt a new retainer agreement.  $400.00 would be due up front at the signing of the retainer agreement and normally the remaining balance is due after the first pleading is filed.  In this case, since the case is already going, I would give you until I have made an appearance on the record (which would occur at the May 11, hearing) to provide the remaining $860.00. 

This review was written by an individual who failed to pay filing fees in his case which would have allowed a responsive Motion to be filed.  In accordance with the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct, an attorney cannot advance a client filing fees.  Additionally, the opposing party produced evidence that ultimately resulted in the dismissal of his case. Unfortunately, there are always going to be people who have to blame someone lese when they don't get the result they wanted. 

Bryan Hunt, Esq.