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The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke has introduced a modern, new look that conveys the firm’s energy and contemporary thinking, while still reflecting its significant history and traditions. According to Managing Partner, Monica Monday, “We wanted people to get a better idea of what it feels like to work with our attorneys. Now people can see what makes us who we are: uncommon thinking, a fierce drive to achieve success for our clients, and responsiveness that leads to deep, long-term relationships. We are a dynamic and talented group of people. We want the public to get a better grasp […]

Gentry Locke is pleased to announce the expansion of our Lynchburg office practice with the addition of our newest partner, Glenn W. Pulley. Glenn has joined the firm’s Litigation practice area. He will focus on civil trial work in all courts, including injury cases, commercial disputes, will contests, employment, and construction law. For the past 38 years, Glenn has practiced law in Danville, Va. In 2002, he was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers—a prestigious group of attorneys who, in the opinion of the College, “have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have […]

The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke is pleased to announce the location for its new Lynchburg, Va. office.  The firm will serve clients from offices at 801 Main Street, 11th floor, in downtown Lynchburg. Gentry Locke attorneys and staff will begin practicing at this location in late February, following space customizations. “We are excited to be investing in Lynchburg and look forward to establishing our newest office downtown,” noted Monica Monday, Managing Partner of Gentry Locke, which is headquartered in downtown Roanoke, Va.  “This geographic location allows us to more directly reach clients in the area, as well as […]

The Virginia Law Foundation has inducted Gentry Locke Partner Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. into its 2015 Class of Fellows on January 22, 2015. Induction as a Fellow of the Virginia Law Foundation is a special honor conferred by the VLF Board on selected Virginia attorneys, law professors, and retired members of the judiciary who are deemed to be outstanding in their profession and in their community. Tom Bondurant is Chair of Gentry Locke’s Criminal & Government Investigations group. While serving as a Federal Prosecutor for 30 years, Tom tried more than 200 criminal jury trials, many involving complex matters including white […]

The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke is pleased to announce the addition of attorneys Andrew M. Bowman and Evans G. Edwards to the firm. Andrew Bowman has joined the firm’s Medical Malpractice – Plaintiff’s team. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pa., Andrew graduated with distinction from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2013 and earned his B.S. degree in Molecular Genetics from the University of Rochester in New York. He recently served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Patrick R. Johnson in Grundy, Va., and was Vice-President of the Buchanan County Bar Association. Evans Edwards joins Gentry Locke’s Workers’ […]

ROANOKE, VA (January 2, 2015) – The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that attorneys Les Bowers, Ben Byrd, Christen Church, Pete Irot, and Justin Lugar have been promoted to Partner. Les Bowers is a trial lawyer with a diverse litigation practice before federal courts, state courts and arbitration tribunals. Les focuses his practice on medical malpractice, personal injury, and products liability matters, but also regularly assists clients in complex commercial litigation and white collar criminal matters. Les is admitted to practice law in Virginia and North Carolina. He earned his J.D. from the University of […]

December 12, 2014, Abingdon, Va. – Today the United States Attorney’s Office agreed to not prosecute Senator Phillip Puckett following their investigation into events surrounding his resignation in June of 2014. A letter released by Timothy J. Heaphy, United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, states “After reviewing facts gathered during the investigation, considering potentially applicable statutes, and consulting with the Public Integrity Section at the Department of Justice, we have decided not to pursue federal criminal charges for acts surrounding Senator Puckett’s resignation. We are accordingly closing our investigation of this matter.” According to Thomas J. Bondurant, […]

The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of two new attorneys to the firm, Nicole Poltash and Scott Stephenson. Nicole A. Poltash is a member of Gentry Locke’s Construction law and Commercial Litigation practice groups, where she represents general contractors, subcontractors, trade contractors, suppliers, and design professionals. Nicole is a contributing author to two blogs:Virginia Construction Law Update at www.VAConstructionLawUpdate.com, and Virginia OSHA Law News at www.VaOSHALawNews.com. Originally from Los Angeles, California, Nicole graduated magna cum laude from the University of Richmond School of Law and earned her undergraduate degree with […]

Gentry Locke Attorneys is please to announce that Joshua C. Johnson has been appointed president of the Federal Bar Association’s (FBA) Roanoke chapter. As the premier bar association serving the federal practitioner and judiciary, the FBA monitors, advocates and keeps its member attorneys abreast of federal issues that impact the practice of federal lawyers and the courts, provides opportunities for judges and attorneys to interact professionally and promotes high standards of professional competence and ethical conduct. At Gentry Locke, Josh Johnson litigates complex commercial cases with a focus on construction and government regulatory matters. Josh is the chair of Gentry Locke’s e-discovery […]