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ROANOKE, Va. (July 28, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is excited to expand its divorce and wealth protection practice with the addition of experienced and notable domestic relations practitioners, David G. Weaver and Melanie E. Peters. David is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and both David and Melanie have served on the Board of Governors for the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar, and in this capacity have participated in both legislative drafting and domestic relations education across the state. “We’re excited to welcome David and Melanie to the Gentry Locke team to […]

RICHMOND, Va. (July 27, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Stewart T. Leeth, a seasoned c-suite executive with more than 30 years of legal, regulatory, and sustainability experience, has joined the firm. Stewart brings a proven track record of aligning legal strategy with business objectives, advancing corporate sustainability initiatives, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders across the public and private sectors. “We are excited to welcome Stewart to the firm,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “His extensive experience at the intersection of law, business strategy, and environmental sustainability, combined with his […]

ROANOKE, Va. (JULY 1, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that its Managing Partner K. Brett Marston has completed his year-long term as the 87th President of the Virginia State Bar and now serves as immediate past president. “It has been an honor to serve as the 87th President of the Virginia State Bar,” said Marston while reflecting on his year of service. “Gentry Locke has always encouraged its attorneys to take on bar leadership, and I am glad that I did. Leading the VSB’s strategic efforts, getting to meet with fellow bar leaders and members, […]

Richmond I Norfolk, Va. — Gentry Locke is pleased to announce its representation of Nonprofitly in connection with a strategic investment by Ascensus, a leading provider of savings and financial services solutions. The transaction strengthens a long-standing partnership between the two organizations and expands access to education savings opportunities for millions of families nationwide. The investment positions Nonprofitly to further scale its flagship Outcome Tracker platform, which supports Child Savings Account (CSA) programs across 14 states and helps manage more than 6.5 million accounts representing over $3.5 billion in education savings assets. Ascensus and Nonprofitly have collaborated for more than […]

ROANOKE, Va. (June 10, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that it has once again been recognized as Best Law Firm – Platinum in The Roanoker magazine’s 2026 Best of Roanoke readers’ poll. The platinum award is the highest honor bestowed in a category. Additionally, Gentry Locke partner Matt W. Broughton, was named Best Lawyer – Gold. “We are honored to be recognized once again by the readers of The Roanoker,” said Managing Partner, K. Brett Marston. “This recognition from the Roanoke community is a meaningful testament to the trust we have built and […]