The Library

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, […]

Gentry Locke Partner W. David Paxton recently chaired a national Labor & Employment Law Seminar in Half Moon Bay, California. As part of the seminar, attendees participated in a series of roundtable discussions. From the discussions, a white paper was generated on five topics; Internal Investigations, Protecting Confidential Information, E-Discovery, Managing Leave and Attendance Issues, and Workforce Reduction. This white paper, edited by Paxton and published by ALFA International, is now available. If you have questions on how such situations might affect your employees, please contact W. David Paxton at the 540.983.9334 or Paxton@gentrylocke.com. ALFA Employment Seminar White Paper (opens in […]

On December 5, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the launching of a new online form to make it easier for workers to file a whistleblower complaint with OSHA. OSHA is the federal agency that enforces the whistleblower provisions designed to protect employees who report alleged violations of 22 different federal statutes that regulate securities, trucking, airline, nuclear power, pipeline, environmental, rail, public transport, workplace safety and health, and consumer protection. Detailed information on the rights of whistleblowers, including Fact Sheets and instructions on how to submit the new complaint form, are available on the new OSHA site, www.whistleblowers.gov. […]

Virginia Business magazine asked lawyers throughout the commonwealth to nominate and select the best in their profession in 16 categories of practice. Elected to the list for 2013 are these Gentry Locke attorneys: J. Rudy Austin – Construction Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. – Criminal Law G. Franklin Flippin – Business Law K. Brett Marston – Construction Monica T. Monday – Appellate Law James J. O’Keeffe – Appellate Law W. David Paxton – Labor/Employment G. Michael Pace, Jr. – Real Estate/Land Use J. Scott Sexton – Civil Litigation

Super Lawyers Business Edition US has named thirteen Gentry Locke attorneys to its United States 2013 edition: J. Rudy Austin – Civil Litigation Defense  Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. – Criminal Defense/White Collar G. Franklin Flippin – Business/Corporate Gregory J. Haley – Business Litigation Guy M. Harbert, III – Plaintiff Defense/General Paul G. Klockenbrink – Employment & Labor K. Brett Marston – Construction Litigation Monica T. Monday – Appellate (Top listed in Virginia in 2013) G. Michael Pace, Jr. – Real Estate W. David Paxton – Employment & Labor William R. Rakes – Business Litigation J. Scott Sexton – Business Litigation Bruce C. Stockburger […]

The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP is pleased to announce that attorney Chris Kozlowski has joined the firm’s Business Law group, which handles a wide range of general corporate matters, including tax matters, securities and banking regulation and compliance, and commercial transactions. Chris recently moved to Roanoke and is licensed in both Virginia and Connecticut. Prior to joining Gentry Locke, he practiced with a firm in Stamford, Connecticut. His experience includes representing corporate and individual clients in asset and real property purchases and transfers of entity ownership. He has also represented placement agents in exempt […]

Gentry Locke employment law partner Todd Leeson recently spoke to three different human resource associations. On September 19, 2013, Todd presented an ADA and FMLA update at the New River Valley SHRM’s Fourth Annual Legal Update.  On September 25, 2013, Todd provided a talk entitled “Legal Issues Arising Out of Social Media Use By Employees” to the Shenandoah Valley SHRM for its Virginia Legal Forum. On October 1, 2013, Todd spoke about “Recent Employment Law Trends and Advice for HR Professionals” to the Franklin County Human Resource Association. In late October, Todd also served as a moderator for a panel on “Retaliation […]