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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 […]

ROANOKE, Va. (November 6, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm received 32 metropolitan rankings, including 17 Tier 1 rankings. The firm’s full list of metropolitan rankings can be found below. Metropolitan Tier 1 Metropolitan Tier 2 Metropolitan Tier 3 Roanoke Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation Construction Law Corporate Law Criminal Defense: White-Collar Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Employment Law – Management Financial Services Regulation Law Litigation – Construction Litigation – Labor and Employment Litigation – Municipal Tax Law Trust and Estates Richmond Construction Law […]

Norfolk, Va. (October 21, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce the addition of Nicole K. Pasho as an associate in its General Commercial group. Pasho joins the firm’s Norfolk office on the Real Estate, Land Use, and Zoning team, where she will focus her practice on land use and zoning matters, while also supporting the firm’s real estate and solar energy team. Prior to joining Gentry Locke, Nicole was a litigation associate with Poole Brooke Plumlee PC in Virginia Beach, where she concentrated on land use, zoning, and property law. “Nicole’s background in complex […]

RICHMOND, Va. (October 13, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that former Acting United States Attorney Zachary T. Lee is joining the firm’s White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice as a partner starting on Monday, October 20th. “Zach has established himself as a leading chief federal law enforcement officer in Virginia and is known widely in the Western District for his exceptional work on matters involving the investigation and prosecution of all manner of federal criminal offenses,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “His decision to join Gentry Locke speaks volumes. He […]