Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Bryan Stokke is a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation group. Prior to joining the firm as an attorney, Bryan was a Judicial Law Clerk for the 23rd Judicial Circuit of Virginia in Roanoke City, Roanoke County, and the City of Salem. In addition to his experience at the state trial court, Bryan’s experience is further enhanced by his internships with the Virginia Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Monday, June 23rd, 2025
Paul Hawkins practices in the firm’s General Commercial practice group specializing in government contracting. Paul helps government contractors win more business and navigate complex regulations with confidence, representing clients at every stage of their business journey from assisting with corporate formation and governance issues to mergers and acquisitions and succession planning. As a recognized “Rising Star” in government contracts law by Virginia Super Lawyers, he combines deep legal knowledge with real-world military experience to deliver practical solutions that drive results.
Paul’s practice encompasses a broad range of services designed to support businesses throughout their lifecycle, with a particular focus on government contractors. He advises on corporate formation and governance, including structures tailored for government contracting needs. His experience includes guiding clients through strategic mergers, acquisitions, and succession planning, as well as structuring joint ventures and partnerships, including opportunities under the SBA All-Small Mentor-Protégé Program. Paul also helps businesses protect and grow their government contracting portfolios through bid and size protest representation, contract claims and appeals advocacy, and negotiation of subcontracts and teaming agreements. Additionally, he provides critical compliance and risk management counsel in areas such as Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance, small business and socioeconomic set-aside programs, intellectual property and data rights protection, and security clearance and export control regulations.
Before joining Gentry Locke, Paul was a partner at a boutique firm specializing in government contracting and construction, where he developed a reputation for solving complex regulatory challenges and helping contractors win more business. Paul’s active-duty service as a U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer and continued service in the Navy Reserve—including multiple overseas deployments—provides invaluable insight into how government agencies think and operate. This military perspective gives his clients a distinct competitive edge, especially in the defense sector.
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Joshua Justus is a member of the firm’s General Commercial group where his practice focuses on corporate, real estate matters, and mergers/acquisitions. In addition to his established practice areas, Joshua is deepening his knowledge and capability in the field of bankruptcy and creditor’s rights. In the course of his practice, Joshua works with business owners, executives, and stakeholders to ensure their concerns are addressed and interests are protected as he helps them further develop their businesses through various transactions.
Being a native of Southwest Virginia and growing up exploring the Appalachian Mountains in and around Hurley, Virginia, Joshua is right at home nestled in the New River Valley. Prior to joining the firm as an attorney, Joshua was a Summer Associate with Gentry Locke and served as a Legal Intern in the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Virginia.
Joshua earned his J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law where he was an Editor of the German Law Journal, member of the American Constitutional Society, and member of the Business Law Association. He graduated with his B.A. from the University of Virginia.
Friday, May 9th, 2025
Matthew O’Toole is a member of the firm’s General Commercial group where he focuses on estate planning, trusts and estates administration, and business succession planning. Prior to joining Gentry Locke, he worked at a boutique law firm in Richmond that specialized in all facets of trust and estate planning, administration and trustee services. Before practicing law, Matthew worked in private wealth management at SunTrust Bank, as a Vice President of the Closely Held Business group.
Matthew earned his J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law and his B.A. from James Madison University. He is a proud Richmond native and remains deeply connected to the area he calls home.
Monday, February 10th, 2025
Frank Clay is a member of the firm’s Plaintiff Group, where he represents individuals who have suffered life-altering injuries resulting from car crashes, sexual assault, medical malpractice, product defects, and other forms of negligence.
Frank proudly served in the United States Army as a paralegal. During his service, he participated in numerous courts-martial and administrative separation hearings and advised military commanders on a wide range of legal matters. The leadership, discipline, and commitment he developed in the Army continues to shape how he advocates for his clients.
Before joining the firm, Frank’s legal experience was shaped through mentorship from judges at every level of the judiciary. He served as a Law Clerk for the judges of the Virginia Beach Circuit Court, an Intern for Judge April C. Wood of the North Carolina Court of Appeals, and an Extern for Justice D. Arthur Kelsey of the Supreme Court of Virginia. These experiences have given him valuable insights he now uses to benefits his clients.
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Callie Loveland practices with the firm’s Commercial Litigation and White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice groups. Prior to joining the firm as an attorney, Callie was a Summer Associate with Gentry Locke.
Callie earned her J.D. summa cum laude from the University of Richmond School of Law, where she belonged to the Order of the Coif and the McNeill Law Society. While attending law school, Callie received the National Association of Women Lawyers Award for Richmond Law where she demonstrated academic achievement, professionalism, and the potential to contribute to the advancement of women in society. She also served as the University of Richmond Law Review’s Managing Editor. Prior to law school, she received her B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, where she was a John B. Ervin Scholar.
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Teddy Paisley is a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation group where he focuses his practice on commercial and construction litigation. Teddy’s practice concentrates on construction-related matters, including claims, defects and warranties, breach of contract, mechanic’s liens, bond and payment disputes, DPOR complaints, and small collections in Virginia’s general district courts. Prior to joining the firm as an attorney, Teddy was a Summer Associate with Gentry Locke.
Teddy earned his J.D. magna cum laude from Liberty University School of Law, where he was the Notes and Comments Editor for the Liberty University Law Review, a competing member of the Liberty Moot Court Board, and a Research Assistant to the Dean of the School of Law. He is a Roanoke native and graduated from the University of Virginia with his B.A., where he was also a pitcher on the University’s varsity baseball team for the 2017 season.
Friday, November 15th, 2024
Roberts Moore practiced law for over 50 years with Gentry Locke, retiring after a remarkable and distinguished career as a trial lawyer. During that time, Roberts exemplified the best of what it means to be a Virginia lawyer, adhering to the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and courtesy. Driven by a strong work ethic, Roberts handled over 200 jury trials, earning a reputation as a fearless and compassionate advocate who would not back down from an unpopular cause. He was recognized as one of the leading trial lawyers in the Commonwealth of Virginia by Benchmark Litigation, Best Lawyers in America, and Virginia Super Lawyers. Rabbit’s career is marked by his commitment to equal justice and access to justice, as well as his role as a wise mentor to countless young lawyers at Gentry Locke. Among his many accolades, he has received the Roanoke Bar Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, is a member of the Virginia Lawyers’ Weekly Hall of Fame, and has been a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
Conor serves as Gentry Locke’s Land Use Planner for Renewable Energy and Real Estate. He works alongside real estate attorneys to assist owners, developers, and investors with all facets of land use and zoning, development and operation of residential, commercial, and large-scale mixed-use projects, as well as renewable energy projects.
Prior to joining the firm full time, Conor served as a Land Use Graduate Assistant for Gentry Locke while completing his masters degrees. Previously, he worked for the U.S. Government Accountability Office, as a Legislative Aide for a Delegate in the Virginia House, and as a Virginia Management Fellow at both the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Conor holds two Master’s Degrees from the University in Virginia, in both Public Policy and Urban and Environmental Planning. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Design and Development. Conor graduated from the College of William and Mary with his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Environmental Studies.
Monday, June 17th, 2024
Jake Bryant is a member of the firm’s General Commercial group where his practice focuses on intellectual property protection and litigation, technology, data privacy compliance and litigation, branding/media rights, rights of publicity, and corporate matters. He also assists clients with dealmaking and procedures related to the development and integration of large language models (LLMs) and other forms of generative artificial intelligence. Prior to joining Gentry Locke, Jake served as Of Counsel at a boutique intellectual property law firm and was a research assistant for the Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy (now the IP Policy Institute).
Jake earned his J.D. from Liberty University School of Law where he was the Notes & Comments Editor of the Liberty University Law Review, Vice President of the Liberty Law Intellectual Property Clinic, Executive Chair of the Business & Transactional Law Society, and was a national finalist in the 2023 Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Tournament hosted by the International Trademark Association. He received his LL.M. in Intellectual Property from the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, with a focus on artificial intelligence and law & economics. Jake’s published scholarship focuses on the intersection of intellectual property and emerging technologies.
