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<p align="right" style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-align:right;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Exhibit&nbsp;10.1</font></b></p>

<p align="center" style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">This
Amendment to Employment Agreement</font></b></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">made and entered into this 29</font><font size="1" style="font-size:6.5pt;position:relative;top:-3.0pt;">th</font>&#160;day of June, 2006, by and between CARDINAL
FINANCIAL CORPORATION, a Virginia corporation (&#147;Cardinal&#148;) and JOHN W. FISHER (&#147;Fisher&#148;).</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-indent:20.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">WHEREAS, Cardinal
and Fisher entered into an Employment Agreement dated June&nbsp;8, 2005 (&#147;Employment
Agreement&#148;); and,</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-indent:20.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">WHEREAS, the
parties hereto desire to amend the Employment Agreement as more particularly
set forth herein.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-indent:20.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">NOW, THEREFORE,
this Amendment to Employment Agreement</font></p>

<p align="center" style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">W I T N E S S E T
H</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">that for and in consideration of the premises and the
mutual covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is each party hereby
acknowledges, the parties hereto agree as follows:</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">1.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The
Term of the Employment Agreement shall end on September&nbsp;30, 2006, unless
sooner terminated under the terms of the Employment Agreement. There shall be
no further extension of the Term of the Employment Agreement except upon the
mutual agreement of the parties hereto.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">2.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The
period of Fisher&#146;s exclusive service to Cardinal, as set forth in section 3 of
the Employment Agreement, shall continue until September&nbsp;30, 2006. &#160;During the period of exclusive service, in
addition to his usual and customary duties, Fisher shall contact existing and
potential Customers of Cardinal, including the Customers of Wilson/Bennett
Capital Management,&nbsp;Inc., Cardinal Bank and Cardinal Trust&nbsp;&amp;
Investments, and arrange meetings with such Customers to assist Cardinal in the
retention, reacquisition or transfer of such customers upon the termination of
Fisher&#146;s exclusive service. If any Customer declines to meet with Fisher and
other Cardinal personnel, Fisher shall use his best efforts to otherwise assist
Cardinal in the retention, reacquisition or transfer of such Customer,
notwithstanding the refusal of such Customer to meet. Any Customer meeting
shall take place where and when the Customer may reasonably require. It is
anticipated that during the remaining period of Fisher&#146;s exclusive service at
least twelve meetings will require Fisher&#146;s presence in person with the
customer and with other Cardinal personnel, provided the Customer agrees. Fisher
shall also assist in the training of Cardinal personnel in preparation for the
termination of Fisher&#146;s exclusive service, and shall provide advice and
direction to such personnel in connection with the services which
Wilson/Bennett Capital Management,&nbsp;Inc. shall provide. Fisher shall
contact wrap account sponsors which contract with Wilson/Bennett Capital
Management,&nbsp;Inc. for sub-advisory services and </p>


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<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">provide introductions to such sponsors of Cardinal
personnel who will be responsible for such accounts. In addition, Fisher shall
use his best efforts to provide introductions of Cardinal personnel to
companies which are potential wrap-account sponsors. Fisher shall contact other
existing and potential Customers of Cardinal, including the Customers of
Wilson/Bennett Capital Management,&nbsp;Inc., Cardinal Bank and Cardinal Trust&nbsp;&amp;
Investments to advise them of his termination of exclusive service and the
transition to other Cardinal personnel and to assist Cardinal in the retention,
reacquisition or transfer of such customers. Such contacts may be made by
telephone, mail or electronic communications, as may be most appropriate for
the particular customer. During the remaining period of exclusive service,
subject to the requirements of customers as stated above, Fisher may operate
from whatever location he chooses, provided that from such location he can reasonably
perform the services required under this Agreement.</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">3.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Upon
the termination of the period of Fisher&#146;s exclusive service to Cardinal,
Cardinal shall pay to Fisher each month for 12 months one-twelfth of Fisher&#146;s
annual salary, and Fisher&#146;s accrued salary through September&nbsp;30, 2006, to
the extent not theretofore paid. The parties agree (i)&nbsp;that Cardinal shall
not be required to make any other or further payments to Fisher; (ii)&nbsp;that
during such 12 month period ending September&nbsp;30, 2007, Fisher shall be
expressly subject to all the covenants and agreements contained in section 11
of the Employment Agreement notwithstanding any requirement of other or further
payments to Fisher pursuant thereto; and (iii)&nbsp;that such payments shall
fully compensate Fisher for both the covenants and agreements contained in
section 11 of the Employment Agreement and the aid, assistance and consultation
which Cardinal may require pursuant to section 4 of this Amendment to
Employment Agreement.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Upon
the termination of the period of Fisher&#146;s exclusive service to Cardinal, and
continuing until April&nbsp;30, 2007, Cardinal may, at its option, require
Fisher to provide such reasonable aid, assistance and consultation as Cardinal
may request to assist Cardinal in the retention, reacquisition or transfer of
the Customers of Cardinal, including the Customers of Wilson/Bennett Capital
Management,&nbsp;Inc., Cardinal Bank and Cardinal Trust&nbsp;&amp; Investments.
Cardinal may exercise such option by written notice to Fisher on or before September&nbsp;15,
2006. Fisher&#146;s aid, assistance and consultation shall include, but not be
limited to, direct personal contact with the Customers, by telephone and in
person as reasonably required. During such period, Fisher shall also provide
reasonable assistance to Cardinal in the transition of his responsibilities and
the selection and training of employees. Such aid, assistance and consultation
will not require the full-time services of Fisher and may be provided by
telephone, mail or electronic communications. Fisher will devote sufficient
time, skill, labor, and attention to such aid, assistance and consultation to
meet the reasonable requirements of Cardinal; provided, that it is understood
that the aid, assistance and consultation hereunder are </p>


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<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">reasonably anticipated to require no more than two
days per week of Fisher&#146;s time and attention, on average over the period of
such consultation. During such period of aid, assistance and consultation,
Fisher may operate from whatever location he chooses, provided that from such
location he can reasonably perform the aid, assistance and consultation
contemplated under this section. It is anticipated that the majority of such
aid, assistance and consultation will be provided via telephone and electronic
communication. Any customer contacts may be made by telephone, mail or
electronic communications, as may be most appropriate for the particular
customer.</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">5.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Upon
the termination of the period of Fisher&#146;s exclusive service to Cardinal, Fisher
shall resign as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Wilson/Bennett
Capital Management,&nbsp;Inc. During the period of consultation, if any, under
section 4 of this Amendment to Employment Agreement, Fisher shall furnish
services as a consultant and an independent contractor to Cardinal and not as
an employee, officer or director of Cardinal or any of its subsidiaries or
affiliates. Fisher shall have no power or authority to act for, represent or
bind Cardinal in any matter.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">6.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Effective
September&nbsp;30, 2006, Fisher hereby resigns as a director of Cardinal
Financial Corporation, Cardinal Bank, Cardinal Wealth Services,&nbsp;Inc., and
Wilson/Bennett Capital Management,&nbsp;Inc. Fisher shall retain any vested
right which he may have to compensation due to him as a part of any deferred
compensation or retirement plan which Cardinal has offered to Fisher prior to
the date of termination of the period of Fisher&#146;s exclusive service to
Cardinal, whether relating to Fisher&#146;s compensation under the Employment
Agreement or as a director of Cardinal or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates.
Fisher shall also be entitled to indemnification on the same basis as any other
current or former officer or director pursuant to any indemnification plan in
effect for the directors and officers of Cardinal or its affiliates; provided,
that Fisher shall not be entitled to indemnification for claims by Cardinal
under the Employment Agreement, as amended, which arise after the date hereof.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">7.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Fisher
shall continue to receive the Cash Compensation provided in the Employment
Agreement through the remaining Term of the Employment Agreement. Fisher shall
not receive any bonus payment pursuant to section 4(b)&nbsp;of the Employment
Agreement after May&nbsp;31, 2006. Any bonus payment that may become due to
Fisher for the period from January&nbsp;1, 2006 to May&nbsp;31, 2006, in
calendar year 2006 shall be annualized as provided in section 4(b)&nbsp;of the
Employment Agreement. Fisher understands and acknowledges that Cardinal may
elect, in its sole discretion, to transfer the assets, accounts or Customers of
Wilson/Bennett Capital Management,&nbsp;Inc. during the Term of the Employment
Agreement and that Fisher shall have not claim or right to compensation for
income or receipts derived from such assets, accounts and Customers after the
transfer thereof, nor shall Employee have any claim or </p>


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<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">right to any proceeds arising from such transfer which
may become due to Cardinal.</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">8.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>For
a period until April&nbsp;30, 2007, in the event that Fisher desires to sell
any shares of Cardinal common stock in excess of the number of shares permitted
to be sold in the marketplace pursuant to Rule&nbsp;144 of the Securities and
Exchange Commission, Fisher shall promptly send written notice thereof to the
Chief Executive Officer specifying the number of shares he desires to sell. Such
written notice shall constitute an offer to sell that number of shares at a
price equal to the higher closing market price of Cardinal common stock for the
date upon which such notice is given and the following trading day. For a
period of two (2)&nbsp;business days from its receipt of such written notice,
Cardinal shall have the right to elect to purchase all or any part of the
offered shares. Settlement shall be immediately in cash. The parties
acknowledge and agree that terms of this section 8 shall not constitute a restriction
upon securities imposed thereon by the issuer thereof; rather the provisions of
this section 8 shall be a contract between the parties, subject to normal
contract remedies in the event of default. Nothing in this Amendment to
Employment Agreement shall release or diminish Cardinal&#146;s obligations under the
Registration Rights Agreement between Cardinal, Fisher and James B. Moloney
dated May&nbsp;31, 2005.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">9.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Fisher
agrees that he will not make any derogatory statement with regard to the
performance, character, or reputation of Cardinal or its personnel, or assert
that any employee has acted unlawfully or improperly with respect to him
regarding his employment. Fisher further agrees that he will neither offer nor
provide voluntary assistance to any individual or entity having a claim against
Cardinal or its former or current employees, either through the furnishing of
information, documentation or testimony, except as may be required by law.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">10.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Cardinal
agrees that it will not make derogatory statements with regard to the
performance, character, or reputation of Fisher. It further agrees that it will
not put any derogatory statements in his personnel file.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">11.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The
parties hereto acknowledge that Fisher&#146;s employment with the Company will end
upon the conclusion of the Term of the Employment Agreement, as amended, and
will not be resumed again except upon the mutual agreement of the parties. Such
termination shall be deemed to be a resignation of Fisher without Good Reason. Upon
the termination of Fisher&#146;s employment with the Company, the obligations of
Cardinal and of Fisher upon such termination, as more particularly set forth in
sections 10 and 11 of the Employment Agreement, shall remain in full force and
effect, provided that the duration of the non-competition obligations contained
in section 11(c)&nbsp;and the compensation paid therefor not be greater than
twelve (12) months from the conclusion of the Term.</p>


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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">12.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>In
consideration of the payments described above and the mutual releases contained
herein, Fisher knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily releases and waives all
liabilities, claims, demands, rights of action or causes of action (hereinafter
&#147;rights and claims&#148;) Fisher had, has or may have against Cardinal, each and all
of its subsidiaries and affiliates, and each and all of the present or former
employees, officers, agents, directors, shareholders, investors, attorneys,
affiliates, and assigns of Cardinal or any of its subsidiaries and affiliates (&#147;Released
Parties&#148;), including but not limited to any claims or demands based upon or
relating to Fisher&#146;s employment with Cardinal, and any other events occurring
prior to, and including, the date of this Amendment to Employment Agreement. This
release covers both claims that Fisher knows about and those Fisher may not
know about; however, it does not apply to actions to enforce the terms of the
Employment Agreement, as hereby amended, that arise after the date hereof, or
to enforce the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement.</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Fisher agrees that he is not entitled to receive, and will not claim,
any right, benefit or compensation other than what is set forth in the
Employment Agreement, as hereby amended, and expressly waives any claim to
compensation, benefit or payment which is not expressly referenced in this Amendment
to Employment Agreement.</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">13.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>In
consideration of Fisher&#146;s promises herein and the mutual releases contained
herein, Cardinal knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily releases and waives all
liabilities, claims, demands, rights of action or causes of action (hereinafter
&#147;rights and claims&#148;) Cardinal had, has or may have against Fisher, including
but not limited to any claims or demands based upon or relating to Fisher&#146;s
employment with Cardinal, and any other events occurring prior to, and
including, the date of this Amendment to Employment Agreement. This release
covers both claims that Cardinal knows about and those Cardinal may not know
about; however, it does not apply to actions to enforce the terms of the
Employment Agreement, as hereby amended, that arise after the date hereof.</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Cardinal agrees that it is not entitled to receive, and will not claim,
any right, benefit or payment other than what is set forth in the Employment
Agreement, as hereby amended, and expressly waives any claim to benefit or
payment which is not expressly referenced in this Amendment to Employment
Agreement.</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">14.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Fisher
promises never to file a lawsuit asserting any claims that Fisher has released
herein and Cardinal promises never to file a lawsuit asserting any claims that Cardinal
has released herein. The mutual releases contained herein are independent
covenants which are not otherwise dependent upon the performance of the other
promises and obligations contained herein.</p>


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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">15.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>All
capitalized terms herein shall have the same meaning and effect as in the
Employment Agreement.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">16.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Except
as expressly amended and modified herein, all other provisions of the
Employment Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">17.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>This
Amendment to Employment Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">18.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>This
Amendment to Employment Agreement shall be binding upon Cardinal, its
subsidiaries and affiliates, Fisher and the heirs, successors and assigns of
the parties hereto. Cardinal agrees that it shall direct the officers,
directors and employees of its subsidiaries and affiliates to comply with this
Amendment to Employment Agreement.</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">IN WITNESS
WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed This Amendment to Employment
Agreement on the date and year first above written.</font></p>

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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">CARDINAL FINANCIAL<br>
  CORPORATION</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p align="center" style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Its Authorized
  Officer</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Fisher:</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">/s/ John W. Fisher</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(Seal)</font></p>
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