Named Super Lawyer in Charlotte Magazine - Top attorneys in NC, only 5% of lawyers in the State are named in Super Lawyers.
Rick has been named a "North Carolina Super Lawyer" in Charlotte Magazine on a number of occasions including the years 2006, and 2009 through 2013."

Peer Review Rating, AV Rated for the past 25 consecutive years - Highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.

Selected for membership in The American Board of Trial Advocates (A.B.O.T.A), and has served as President of Eastern NC Chapter of American Board of Trial Advocates.

NC Advocates for Justice, formerly NC Academy of Trial Lawyers - President, 1993, Board of Governors, VP of Public Service and Information, Membership VP, Legislative VP, Education VP, PAC Committee, President Elect, Past President, Executive Committee 1987 - 1994, Founding Chair, NCAJ Auto Torts Section.

North Carolina Bar Association, Litigation Section.

Wake County Bar Association - Board of Directors, 1987, Chairman of Board, 1988.

American Association For Justice, Member.

Rick has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers In America, 2021 Edition in the area of Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law.

Rick Hunter received a LIfetime Achievement Award By Who's Who In America, 2020.