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ROANOKE, Va. (June 30, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce its outstanding success in the 2025 Legal Food Frenzy competition, a statewide initiative that unites Virginia’s legal community in support of local food banks. This year, thanks to the generosity and creativity of our attorneys and staff, Gentry Locke raised an incredible $31,433.40. As a result of this effort, Gentry Locke has been honored with two Regional Winner Awards: Regional Winner for Total Giving – Feeding Southwest Virginia (Gentry Locke Roanoke & Lynchburg) Regional Winner for Per Capita Giving – Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia […]

RICHMOND, Va. (June 24, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partner Karen Cohen has been named a 2025 Go To Lawyer for Commercial Real Estate by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Now in its fifth year, the Go To Lawyers program recognizes top lawyers across Virginia who demonstrate excellence in their field. Honorees are selected based on several criteria, including a track record of success, peer referrals, and the ability to handle complex matters with creativity and skill. “Karen is an exceptional attorney whose dedication has contributed significantly to the growth of our Richmond office,” […]

NORFOLK, Va. (June 23, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Paul Hawkins has joined the firm as a partner in our Norfolk office on the General Commercial team. Paul brings extensive experience in government contracting, with a focus on advising clients on a wide array of compliance and other legal issues unique to government contractors. “We are pleased to have Paul join our growing Norfolk office,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “His practice and experience expands our capabilities in the Hampton Roads region and will be a tremendous asset to our […]

ROANOKE, VA. (June 13, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Jonathan D. Puvak was sworn in as President of the Roanoke Bar Association at the association’s 100th Annual Meeting. Alicha M. Grubb was also recognized as the Roanoke Bar Association’s Young Lawyer of the Year, which recognizes an outstanding young lawyer who has demonstrated dedicated services to our community and the profession. This marks the 18th attorney from Gentry Locke that has served as President of the RBA. “Jon continues to demonstrate strong leadership in the local bar community, and we’re proud that […]

ROANOKE, Va. (June 5, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke has been recognized as a leading Virginia firm by Chambers USA in the practice areas of: Construction Labor & Employment General Commercial: Litigation White Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Litigation The firms White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice is one of only two firms in Virginia ranked by Chambers USA in the top tier, Band 1. Leaders of the practice, Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. and Erin M. Harrigan, are also both ranked in Band 1. John G. Danyluk has been recognized as an Up & Coming Attorney. Chair of […]

ROANOKE, Va. (June 5, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Joshua Justus has joined the firm as an associate in our Roanoke office on the General Commercial team. He will focus on corporate and real estate matters for the firm. “We are pleased to have Joshua join our Roanoke office,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “He will be a great addition to our growing General Commercial practice, and we are excited to see him begin his legal career at Gentry Locke.” Justus will focus on corporate, real estate matters, and mergers/acquisitions. […]

ROANOKE, Va. (May 21, 2025) Gentry Locke is pleased to welcome five talented law students—Emily Downey, Paige Hathaway, John Hasson, Kayla Thomas, and Jennifer Treadway—as Summer Associates for the 2025 program. These future attorneys bring diverse academic backgrounds, intellectual curiosity, and a shared commitment to excellence in the legal field. Downey is a Juris Doctor candidate at the University of Richmond School of Law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Theatre Performance from the College of Charleston, merging analytical rigor with creative thinking in her approach to legal studies. Hathaway is also attending the University of Richmond […]