Gentry Locke and Partner Matt W. Broughton Honored in The Roanoker’s 2026 Best of Roanoke Awards
ROANOKE, Va. (June 10, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that it has once again been recognized as Best Law Firm – Platinum in The Roanoker magazine’s 2026 Best of Roanoke readers’ poll. The platinum award is the highest honor bestowed in a category. Additionally, Gentry Locke partner Matt W. Broughton, was named Best Lawyer – Gold.
“We are honored to be recognized once again by the readers of The Roanoker,” said Managing Partner, K. Brett Marston. “This recognition from the Roanoke community is a meaningful testament to the trust we have built and the results we strive to deliver every day.”
Broughton is a Senior Partner at Gentry Locke and serves on the firm’s Executive Board. He leads the firm’s Plaintiff, Personal Injury, and Subrogation practice groups and has spent decades representing clients in complex, high‑stakes litigation across the country. He is consistently recognized in Best Lawyers in America® and as a Virginia Super Lawyer and has recently helped secure over $20 million in recoveries for clients.
The Roanoker’s annual Best of Roanoke poll reflects the votes of readers across the region, recognizing outstanding businesses and professionals for their excellence and service. The full list of winners is available in the May/June issue of The Roanoker and can be found here.
The Roanoker is the longest continuously published city magazine in Virginia and is produced by LeisureMedia360, a publisher of regional magazines, travel guides, and lifestyle publications.
About Gentry Locke
With over 80 lawyers practicing across a range of disciplines, Gentry Locke brings uncommon thinking and deep experience to the legal and business challenges of companies, institutions, organizations, and individuals — a commitment the firm has met since 1923. Operating from offices in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Richmond, and Norfolk, Gentry Locke serves clients in Virginia and across the United States. Meet the firm’s dynamic attorneys and learn more about its fierce drive to achieve success for its clients by exploring our website.
