RICHMOND, Va. (November 7, 2019) – The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke is marking the first anniversary of its Richmond office with continued growth, including additional physical space, the expansion of its Government and Regulatory Affairs practice with the addition of Government Affairs Director Matthew S. Moran, and the hiring of litigation Associate Jeffrey P. Miller, and former Williamsburg Vice-Mayor and commercial Associate Daniel Scott Foster, Jr.
Gentry Locke’s Richmond office now includes a dozen full-time employees and the firm recently doubled its physical space and occupies nearly half of the 11th floor in the SunTrust building. The firm expects additional hires for the Richmond office.
“We could not be more excited about the success of Gentry Locke’s Richmond office,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Monica Monday. “As we pass our first anniversary, we look forward to continued growth to help meet the needs of our clients.”
With the opening of the firm’s Richmond office in the fourth quarter of 2018, it launched its Government and Regulatory Affairs practice with Partners Gregory D. Habeeb and John G. “Chip” Dicks, both of whom are former members of the Virginia House of Delegates. Moran’s arrival and background in government will dramatically increase the firm’s ability to help clients navigate the changing political landscape in Virginia.
“Gentry Locke is now the only firm than can offer clients the capabilities of two former legislators, one Democrat and one Republican, a senior legislative and political staffer, and a former elected local government official,” said Monday. “Matt’s tremendous experience in state policy and strategic communications will be a great asset to our clients and Scott’s experience in local government will be key to supporting our clients’ needs at the local level.”
Moran most recently served as Chief of Staff to Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox. He also served as a top adviser to House Speaker Bill Howell, and worked for Congressman Morgan Griffith and 2017 gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie. Since 2011, Moran has worked on numerous state and federal political campaigns, and since 2013 he has worked on nearly every major policy initiative in the Virginia General Assembly. At Gentry Locke, Moran will provide strategic communications guidance to clients who need a comprehensive strategy to support their legal and policy goals. Moran earned his B.A. in government from the University of Virginia.
Miller will join the firm’s Litigation practice group with a focus on insurance defense, business disputes, brain injury litigation, products liability, consumer law, construction law, and appellate. He has tried dozens of General District Court cases to verdict, tried multiple Circuit Court trials to jury verdict as second-chair, and assisted with multi-day federal jury trial that settled just before giving the case to the jury. He also won dismissal of million-dollar premises lawsuit on a pre-discovery motion to dismiss. Miller is a graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law and Regis University.
Foster will join the firm’s General Commercial practice focusing on land use, outdoor advertising and representing businesses in general corporate matters. He will also work with the Government and Regulatory Affairs practice on matters related to local government. In 2010, as a student at William & Mary, Foster was the first college student to be elected to Williamsburg City Council. During his time on city council, Foster worked to redevelop the downtown area and improve the relationship between William & Mary and the City of Williamsburg, and was instrumental in adopting the progressive 2013 City of Williamsburg Comprehensive Plan. Foster earned both his undergraduate degree and his J.D. from William & Mary.
“With the leadership of Greg and Chip we have been proud to provide high quality service to clients. But the addition of Matt, Jeff and Scott takes our offering to the next level as we ensure our clients are positioned to navigate the wide ranging changes expected out of the capitol,” Monday added.
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Case Studies
September 2019
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March 25, 2019 The law firms of: Gentry Locke, P.O. Box 40013, Roanoke, Virginia, 24022; Attn. Matt Broughton, Esq., 540-520-8510; Broughton@gentrylocke.com; Healy Hafemann Magee & Thomas, P.O. Box 8877, Roanoke, Virginia, 24014; Attn. John R. Thomas, Esq., 540-759-1660; jt@hhm.law; and Brooks Pierce, P.O. Box 26000, Greensboro, N.C., 27420; Attn. D.J. O’Brien, Esq., 336-271-3194; Dobrien@brookspierce.com, are pleased to announce a settlement in the landmark False Claims Act case of : United States ex rel. Thomas v. Duke University, Case No.: 1:17-cv-276-CCE-JLW, United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. On Monday, March 25, 2019, Mr. Thomas, Duke and […]
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This article, co-authored by Kirk M. Sosebee and Alicha M. Grubb, appeared in the Spring 2019 issue of the VBA Journal. Click here to read the formatted publication version in PDF. Attorneys’ Fees in Virginia Attorneys’ fees are a topic near and dear to lawyers’ hearts. After all, what could be more important than getting paid for the work we do? And what could be better than forcing the other party to pay our fees? In construction cases, as in all litigation, attorneys should keep the prospect of attorneys’ fees in mind, and should pay close attention to recent developments […]
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Master the brackets and score for your company by attending our 2019 Employment Law Symposium. It’s March Madness, HR style! Gentry Locke’s Employment Law attorneys will help you fill out your employment law brackets so you can successfully advance and WIN for your company. Register now to get a courtside seat for this full day of action! Professional Credits: As a SHRM Recertification Provider, Gentry Locke is recognized by SHRM to offer 5.5 hours of Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM for this day of programming. Additionally, this activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for […]
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Case Studies
February 2019
The results of client matters depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter. Past successes do not predict or guarantee future successes.Gentry Locke for the Defense Roanoke City General District Court Our client, a national restaurant chain, was sued by a creditor seeking garnishment of an employee’s wages to satisfy the employee’s debt. When a creditor receives a judgment against a person, the creditor will send a garnishment summons to the employer, resulting in the employer paying a portion of the employee’s wages to the court. In this case, the Restaurant did not have to pay any of the employee’s wages into the court because under the garnishment statute, the employee did not make enough money. The creditor then tried to include tips […]
ROANOKE, Va. (January 29, 2019) – Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Roanoke Partner K. Brett Marston has been inducted into the Virginia Law Foundation Fellows Class of 2019. Inductees were formally honored at the Virginia Law Foundation’s annual dinner on January 24. The Fellows of the Virginia Law Foundation are recognized as leaders in the profession, both in their practices and in their communities. They comprise a group of nearly 500 of the best and brightest legal practitioners who are committed to the highest ideals of the law and to the concept of citizen lawyer. Fellows are nominated […]
Gentry Locke Partner Herschel Keller moderated a panel of presenters for attendees of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Virginia’s 2019 Annual Convention. The convention took place at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs. Herschel is a past president of the Central District Committee for the AGC of Virginia, and services clients in our Lynchburg and Richmond offices.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Roanoke, Va. (January 22, 2019) – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States denied certiorari in Berkley, et al. v. FERC, et al. While Landowners are disappointed that the Court did not take the case, it is important to remember two things: First, the denial of certiorari does not mean the Court necessarily agrees with the decision of the lower court. It simply means the Supreme Court will not address this particular issue at this particular time. Second, the Court receives thousands of petitions every year and it is therefore extremely rare for the Court to […]
ROANOKE, Va. (January 4, 2019) – The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Roanoke office attorney Christopher M. Kozlowski has been promoted to the position of Partner, effective January 1, 2019. “I am so pleased to welcome Chris to firm partnership. He is an integral member of the Gentry Locke team, and has successfully handled many important and high-profile matters for our clients,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Monica T. Monday. “We are proud of his accomplishments and grateful for his firm leadership, dedication and talents. This promotion is well deserved!” Chris practices on the firm’s General […]
ROANOKE, Va. (January 4, 2019) – The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Executive Director Frank Pittard has been selected as one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2018 Unsung Legal Heroes. The award recognizes talented and dedicated legal support professionals who consistently go above and beyond the call of duty, often behind the scenes. Frank was named a “Hero” in the Firm Administrator category. Other categories included: Human Resources Professional, IT/Operations, Law Librarian, Legal Marketing Professional, Legal Secretary, Receptionist and Paralegal. “Frank has made us very proud. He is a crucial component of the firm’s ongoing […]
