First Capital announced the hiring of Anthony Cianciotti as vice president and legal counsel. Cianciotti will be based in the Eastern Region headquarters located in Atlanta and will be responsible for the negotiation and documentation of new asset-based and factoring lending activity throughout the country.

Cianciotti is an experienced law professional with over 13 years of corporate and commercial law practice including the structuring and negotiation of credit agreements and other financing arrangements, and commercial litigation matters. Previously Cianciotti practiced with Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs in Atlanta, GA representing lenders in secured revolving and term loan credit facilities. Before that, Cianciotti had practiced with Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson in Washington, DC, where he focused on complex commercial litigation.

“Anthony brings a broad base of financing and corporate legal experience to First Capital, as well as a strong business background,” said Kimberly Withrow, SVP and legal counsel. “We are delighted to have Anthony join us and know he will help First Capital achieve its growth goals.”

Cianciotti stated, “I am very happy to have this opportunity to be joining First Capital and look forward to working with the legal team I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know over the last few years. The different industries that are represented by First Capital will be an interesting and rewarding addition to my career.”