David G. Weaver and Melanie E. Peters Join Gentry Locke’s Divorce and Wealth Protection Practice
ROANOKE, Va. (July 28, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is excited to expand its divorce and wealth protection practice with the addition of experienced and notable domestic relations practitioners, David G. Weaver and Melanie E. Peters. David is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and both David and Melanie have served on the Board of Governors for the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar, and in this capacity have participated in both legislative drafting and domestic relations education across the state.
“We’re excited to welcome David and Melanie to the Gentry Locke team to serve a growing demand from our longtime clients and others throughout the Virginia communities we serve for sophisticated legal guidance in high-stakes domestic matters,” said K. Brett Marston, Gentry Locke’s Managing Partner. “Adding David’s deep experience in complex domestic relations matters and Melanie’s strategic approach in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution enhances our ability to deliver strategic, thoughtful guidance when it matters most.” As Melanie says, “we are thrilled to join our practice with Gentry Locke and are very much looking forward to serving clients with the deep resources and the talented team at Gentry Locke.”
Gentry Locke’s divorce and wealth protection practice meets the growing demand for sophisticated legal counsel tailored to professionals, business owners, and others navigating complex family law matters, both related to protecting their financial holdings and to their rights and wellbeing of themselves and their children. With the addition of David and Melanie, Gentry Locke’s team now offers clients advice and guidance based on almost 100 years of experience in Domestic Relations practice.
To learn more, visit the practice page here.
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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.
