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Chip Dicks Honored with Virginia Renewable Energy Leadership Award

News December 2024

RICHMOND, Va. (December 11, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is happy to announce that Chip (John G.) Dicks has been named the recipient of the Virginia Renewable Energy Leadership Award by the Virginia Renewable Energy Alliance (VA-REA). This recognition highlights Chip’s significant contributions to advancing renewable energy policies and initiatives across the Commonwealth. Chip has been instrumental in shaping Virginia’s renewable energy landscape. His extensive work with legislators, businesses, and energy providers has driven key policy reforms that support the growth of solar, wind, and other sustainable energy sources. He is a former member of the Virginia […]

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New Associates - Teddy B. Paisley and Callie M. Loveland

Gentry Locke Adds Two New Associates to the Firm

News December 2024

RICHMOND/LYNCHBURG, Va. (December 5, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Callie Loveland and Teddy Paisley have joined the firm as associates in our Richmond and Lynchburg offices, respectively. “We are pleased to welcome this exceptional duo 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.” Loveland is joining the […]

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29 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 2024 Virginia Business Legal Elite List

News December 2024

ROANOKE, Va. (December 2, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that 29 attorneys have been named to Virginia Business magazine’s 2024 Legal Elite list. The list is determined by peer votes and is divided into 22 specialties. The Gentry Locke attorneys recognized in the 2024 Legal Elite list and the areas in which they are recognized include: Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. – Criminal Law William E. Callahan, Jr. – Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights Karen L. Cohen – Real Estate/Land Use John G. Danyluk – Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Technology Chip (John G.) Dicks – Administrative/Government/Legislative Michael J. Finney – Civil Litigation […]

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DOJ’s Cyber Fraud Initiative Gains Steam in 2024

Articles November 2024

When Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced in October 2021 that the Department of Justice would be pursuing a new initiative to combat cybersecurity related fraud, white-collar criminal defense attorneys took notice. DAG Monaco’s message in that announcement was clear: DOJ plans to combine its expertise in fraud enforcement and government procurement to aggressively pursue cyber threats and cybersecurity related fraud. Since that time, DOJ has secured a number of high-profile settlements that have sent the message to government contractors that misrepresenting their cybersecurity posture or failing to report a breach will result in a costly DOJ enforcement action. The […]

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Will New DOL Minimum Salary Increase Affect Your Business – Not Anymore!

Articles November 2024

Last month,[1] we posted an article that described the challenge businesses faced due to a Department of Labor (DOL) regulation (the “2024 Rule”) that was set to require employers to raise the minimum salary paid to most exempt employees for a second time in six months. The second phase of the 2024 Rule, which would require a salary of $58,656, was set to become effective on January 1, 2025. Now, thanks to a federal court in Texas employers are no longer required to raise salaries comply this new DOL rule. Last Friday, the Court ruled [2] that the DOL’s 2024 […]

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Gentry Locke Ranked in 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®

News November 2024

ROANOKE, Va. (November 7, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm received 29 metropolitan rankings, including 17 Tier 1 rankings. The firm’s full list of metropolitan rankings can be found below. Metropolitan Tier 1 – Roanoke Appellate Practice Banking and Finance Law Commercial Litigation Construction Law Corporate Law Criminal Defense: White-Collar Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Employment Law – Management Financial Services Regulation Law Labor Law – Management Litigation – Construction Litigation – Intellectual Property Litigation – Labor & Employment Litigation – Municipal Real […]

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Virginia Lawyers Weekly Names Gentry Locke Partner Matthew W. Broughton a 2024 Go To Lawyer for Negligence Law (Complex Personal Injury Law)

News November 2024

Roanoke, Va. (November 6, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Matt Broughton has been named by Virginia Lawyers Weekly a 2024 Go To Lawyer for Negligence Law (Virginia Personal Injury Law). Now in its 5th year, the Virginia Lawyers Weekly Go To Lawyers program recognizes top lawyers in a particular field of law. Nominees were selected using six criteria, including those who experience a record of success, a lawyer to whom other lawyers make referrals and someone who can think creatively, among other characteristics. “Matt has over 39 years of experience and has […]

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Picture Perfect? How Innocent Social Media Posts Can Sabotage Your Personal Injury Claim

Articles October 2024

There’s no doubt that social media has changed our daily lives – for the better and for the worse. We post important life updates, photos from joyous occasions, and even videos of the latest dance trend. Sure, when you’re only being “followed” by friends, family, and colleagues, these posts are relatively harmless. But when you’re pursuing personal injury attorneys in Virginia, you should think twice whether or not to hit that “Post” button. When you file a personal injury claim, you’re inviting the defendant or defendants to scour and scrutinize every post from that moment forward. As the plaintiff, you’re […]

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How to Investigate Truck/Car Accidents

Articles October 2024

Article co-written by Matt Broughton and Investigator Danny Brabham Introduction A private investigator is an essential part of a Virginia personal injury attorney’s team. The private investigator and everyone involved in the investigation of a Virginia truck or car accident must have a “go team” mentality. When a crash occurs, every minute that passes allows for the opportunity for crucial information to disappear. Some of the information disappears simply by the weather conditions. For example, skid marks can be washed away or faded by the sun. Debris in the roadway will gradually move away from its initial location – either […]

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