Hunter Bell

Associate

Hunter is an Associate based out of the Freeport office. A Walton County native, Hunter joined the firm in 2025 and focuses his practice on various aspects of real property law, including real estate litigation, construction litigation, land use and development, community association law, and real estate transactions.

A graduate of Walton High School, Hunter obtained his undergraduate degrees from Florida State University and his law degree with honors from the University of Mississippi School of Law. While in law school, Hunter worked as a student associate in the University’s Low-Income Housing and Eviction Clinic where he represented Mississippi residents facing predatory lending and rental management practices. As the Chair of the University’s Trial Advocacy Board, Hunter secured the Board’s first national championship after winning the Florida National Trial Advocacy Tournament. Prior to joining Dunlap & Shipman, Hunter worked for a regional firm handling a wide range of litigation cases and routinely representing corporations and individuals alike.

Hunter is active in the local community, serving on various boards including the Walton County Bar Association and the Economic Recruitment and Vitality Committee for Main Street DeFuniak Springs.

Outside of the office, Hunter enjoys spending time with his nephews, playing tennis and golf, and cheering on the Florida State Seminoles and Ole Miss Rebels.

Practice Areas

Closings & Real Estate Transactions, Community Association Law, Construction Law & Litigation, Land Planning & Development, Real Property Litigation

Education

  • Florida State University, B.A., English (2018)
  • Florida State University, B.S., Political Science (2018)
  • University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., cum laude (2022)

Bar and court admissions and licenses

  • Florida State Courts
  • Alabama State Courts
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Alabama

Professional Associations

  • Walton County Bar Association
    • President (2026)
    • President-Elect (2025)
    • Director at Large (2024)
  • Okaloosa County Bar Association
  • Young Professionals of Walton County
  • Main Street DeFuniak Springs – Economic Recruitment and Vitality Committee
  • Leadership Walton
  • Florida State University Young Alumni Association