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ROANOKE, Va. (December 9, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is proud to announce that Partner Thomas J. Bondurant Jr. has been named to the 2025 Forbes America’s Best-in-State Lawyers list, an inaugural recognition that highlights the nation’s top legal talent. Bondurant is one of only eight lawyers selected in Virginia, the only Virginia lawyer recognized in the area of white collar defense, and one of just twenty attorneys nationwide honored for excellence in white collar defense. Bondurant leads the firm’s White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice group.  He represents corporations and individuals in all phases of […]

ROANOKE Va. (December 5, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Kiara P. Anguiano, Emily E. Brooks, Haley J. Cerretani, J. Cole Gayle, and Carter B. Leverette, have joined the firm as Associates. “We are pleased to welcome this exceptional group of young attorneys who have already been a part of the Gentry Locke team as summer associates during their law school tenures,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “They each bring unique experiences and enthusiasm to the firm, and we are excited to see them begin their legal careers at Gentry Locke.” […]

ROANOKE, Va. (December 2, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that 26 attorneys have been named to Virginia Business magazine’s 2025 Legal Elite list. The list is determined by peer votes and is divided into 21 legal specialties. The Gentry Locke attorneys recognized in the 2025 Legal Elite list and the areas in which they are recognized include: David R. Berry – Appellate Law Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. – Criminal Law Karen L. Cohen – Real Estate/Land Use John G. Danyluk – Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Technology Chip (John G.) Dicks – Administrative/Government/Legislative Michael J. Finney – Business […]

NORFOLK, Va. (December 1, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that former Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent and Counsel, Michael S. Gulland, has joined the firm’s Government and Regulatory Affairs and White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practices as a partner. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the firm and our growing Norfolk office,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “His extensive experience as an FBI executive-level attorney and federal law enforcement officer, combined with his proven litigation and investigative skills, uniquely positions him to advise clients navigating complex criminal, regulatory, […]

ROANOKE, Va. (November 24, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Managing Partner K. Brett Marston has been selected for inclusion in Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 Managing Partner Spotlight, which honors law firm leaders across the Commonwealth who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, and service to both their firms and the broader legal community. Virginia Lawyers Weekly emphasizes that while attorneys are natural leaders, it takes a unique skill set to lead other attorneys successfully. This year’s Spotlight highlights managing partners who not only shape firm strategy and vision but also remain actively engaged in […]

RICHMOND, Va. (November 17, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Carlos L. Hopkins, a partner in the firm’s Government & Regulatory Affairs and White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice groups, has been appointed to two major statewide leadership roles. Hopkins has been selected to serve as Co-Chair of the Veterans & Defense Affairs Policy Committee on Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger’s United for Virginia’s Future transition team and has also been elected to serve as a Co-Chair on Attorney General-Elect Jay Jones’ Standing Up for Virginians transition team. Governor-Elect Spanberger announced the formation of […]