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According to an article published on May 8th, 2014 by the Danville Register & Bee, Gentry Locke Partner Charlie Williams has been retained to serve as primary negotiator for the City of Danville following the coal ash spill that polluted the Dan River on February 2, 2014. Williams, who joined Gentry Locke in 1970, is a Senior Partner who heads the firm’s Environmental Law practice group. His work includes advising corporate and municipal clients in the areas of environmental compliance, including enforcement and environmental tort litigation. He has extensive experience in contaminated land renewal and the management of environmental aspects of mergers […]

As a result of fundraising efforts for the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia to benefit the USMC Wounded Warrior Regiment based in Quantico, Virginia, Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore was featured in a Virginia Crossroads segment by John Carlin on WSLS Channel 10. Gentry Locke’s event, which took place on Friday, May 2, 2014 in Lexington, Virginia, raised over $7,200 to benefit wounded soldiers. 100% of the money raised will go to help provide wounded military with wheelchair-accessible hunting blinds, deer, goose, and duck hunts, and outdoor opportunities such fishing, target shooting, and hiking. A network of private land owners across Virginia, in different […]

This article, written by Michael L Owens, appeared in “The Daily Progress” newspaper following the conclusion of a case presented by Gentry Locke attorneys Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. and Justin M. Lugar in federal court. Years of combat service and a Bronze Star saved a retired Navy SEAL from prison despite his previous guilty plea to loading classified information onto a thumb drive and sending it to a defense contractor in 2010. Bruce Schliemann, 50, of Virginia Beach, walked out of federal court Friday in Charlottesville with a sentence of three years’ unsupervised probation, a $10,000 fine and a ban […]

Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP was pleased to be a sponsor of the Lutheran Family Service of Virginia’s “Pack the Park 2014” event at the Salem Red Sox stadium in Salem, Virginia. Gentry Locke’s donation helped Lutheran Family Services of Virginia purchase twenty iPads for students attending Minnick Schools. Minnick Schools serve students age 5 to 22 from 24 Virginia school districts in the Harrisonburg, Roanoke, Wytheville, and Wise regions.   >> Learn more about Minnick Schools Lutheran Family Service of Virginia is a religious-based organization that provides services for adoption and foster care, autism resources and education, developmental services, disaster response […]

In each of the last four years, employment retaliation claims have comprised the largest number of charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).  In addition, the federal government continues its proactive efforts to inform employees of their rights to file various whistleblower claims against their employers—see  www.whistleblowers.gov. At the 2014 Virginia State SHRM Conference held at The Homestead resort in late April 2014, Gentry Locke partner Todd Leeson presented two sessions entitled “Whistleblower and Retaliation Claims: Legal Risks and Strategic Solutions for Employers.”  Todd provided Virginia HR professionals with insights and recommendations to help them protect their organizations from liability. Please […]

The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore is pleased to welcome Jonathan D. Puvak as an Associate. Jon will practice in our General Commercial practice group where he will assist clients with real estate, land use and zoning, and business and commercial matters. Prior to law school, Jon gained real estate development and business experience by working with NVR Inc., a national homebuilder and Fortune 500 company based in northern Virginia. During his four years with NVR, Jon worked in several positions including production, project management, and sales and marketing. Before joining Gentry Locke, Jon practiced real estate and […]

In 2013, Gentry Locke’s United Way Campaign resulted in the Firm being awarded three distinctions. The firm was the only law firm to be awarded these three awards: Campaign Achievement Award Campaigns with at least 50% employee participation and increased donation over the previous year’s campaign Platinum Award Presented to organizations with employee per capita giving of $365 or more, or a $1 per day Leadership Giving Campaign Award Recognizing outstanding individual giving Gentry Locke’s assertive and productive team of campaign leaders was headed by Co-chairs Ben Byrd and Kevin Holt. They were assisted by Librarian Charlie Nelson, staff services aces Lisa Wimmer, Betty […]

The Virginia Law Foundation will induct Gentry Locke Partner W. David Paxton as a Fellow. According to Monica Monday, Managing Partner of Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore and a 2011 inductee, “This is a high professional honor. Fellows are Virginia lawyers of integrity and character who are outstanding in their profession and in their communities, and are some of the most respected lawyers in Virginia. David is very deserving of this honor and it is nice to know that he has been recognized for the qualities that we see every day.” Paxton advises and represents businesses, business owners, and executives in the areas of labor […]

Registration and online payment options are now open for Gentry Locke’s annual Labor & Employment Law Symposia. Two events, one in Lynchburg and one in Roanoke, will provide important information for business owners and human resource professionals to ensure their companies utilize best practices and comply with changing state and federal laws. Register today at these links: Lynchburg Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the Craddock Terry Hotel and Event Center Roanoke Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center The per attendee rate of $175 includes parking, complimentary continental breakfast and lunch, and all materials. Register by January 31, […]