H. Hampton Boles

H. Hampton Boles is of counsel with Boles Holmes White LLC in Birmingham, Alabama, focusing on corporate law, banking regulation, and compliance. He advises regulated businesses and financial institutions on legal obligations affecting operations and management. His work includes financial regulatory matters and guidance for directors and officers concerning duties to regulators, shareholders, and customers. Hamp also advises on legislative issues relevant to financial institutions and business operations.

Hamp earned a B.S. from Auburn University in 1965 and a Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School in 1967. His subsequent career has concentrated on banking and financial regulation, including participation in developing important parts of Alabama’s banking statutes and provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. His education and long-term regulatory experience support advice to corporate clients on banking compliance and governance.

Since 1985, Hamp has drafted or participated in drafting substantial portions of the current Alabama Banking Code and various articles of the Uniform Commercial Code. He counsels corporate officers and boards about regulatory and compliance responsibilities and participates in state legislative matters. His work stresses identifying regulatory obligations before disputes arise, particularly where laws governing banking and commercial transactions can affect routine business decisions.

H. Hampton Boles has been recognized by Chambers USA for banking and finance regulatory work and has appeared in The Best Lawyers in America. His honors include Birmingham Lawyer of the Year distinctions for banking and financial law and for real estate law. He belongs to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and professional bar associations, bringing extensive regulatory and legislative involvement to his corporate counsel practice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Boles Holmes White LLC
• Member, Alabama State Bar
• Member, American College of Real Estate Lawyers
• Member, Birmingham Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Alabama

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