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Roanoke, Va. (September 2, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Paul G. Klockenbrink has been named to the Virginia Lawyers Weekly 2025 “Leaders in the Law” list and John G Danyluk has been named to the publication’s “Up & Coming Lawyers” Class of 2025. Honorees will be recognized at the Virginia Lawyers Weekly celebration on October 30 in downtown Richmond. Now in its 20th year, the Virginia Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law awards recognize lawyers across the Commonwealth who are setting the standard for other Virginia lawyers. “Leaders” are changing the law, […]

ROANOKE, Va. (August 25, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partner Bruce C. Stockburger has been named a 2025 Go To Lawyer for taxation 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. Stockburger, who is based in the firm’s Roanoke office, focuses his practice on taxation, trusts and estates, and […]

ROANOKE, Va. (August 21, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that thirty-one of the firm’s attorneys are included in the 2026 Best Lawyers® lists, including twenty-eight attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and three attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Of the thirty-one attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, two attorneys were also recognized with a 2026 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” award, which is given annually to only one lawyer per practice area in each region. […]

NORFOLK, Va. (August 12, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is proud to announce that Michael V. Moro, II has been selected as a member of the CIVIC Leadership Institute’s Executive Program for the Class of 2026 – a prestigious cohort of executive leaders chosen to participate in a transformative experience aimed at strengthening regional collaboration and driving impactful change. The CIVIC Executive Program brings together top leaders and visionaries from across Hampton Roads, representing a wide range of industries including business, healthcare, education, military, and non-profit sectors. This year’s class reflects the diversity and innovation that define […]

ROANOKE, Va. (July 1, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is proud to announce that its Managing Partner K. Brett Marston was officially sworn in on Friday evening June 13, 2025, as the 87th President of the Virginia State Bar. Brett’s term will run from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. “We are proud of the dedication Brett has shown serving the legal profession and upholding the highest standards of professionalism, and are confident that his leadership will be a benefit to the Virginia State Bar and the public,” said Monica Taylor Monday, Chair of Gentry Locke’s […]

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 […]