News, Events, Seminars & Articles by Gentry Locke Attorneys

Gentry Locke Partner Carlos L. Hopkins Appointed to Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger’s and Attorney General-Elect Jay Jones’ Transition Teams

News November 2025

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 […]

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Gentry Locke Ranked in 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®

News November 2025

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 […]

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Passenger Rights in Virginia: How Injured Passengers Can Recover After a Car Accident

Articles October 2025

Passengers involved in a motor vehicle accident almost always have a “good case” to recover for their injuries received in an automobile accident. So long as the passenger did not contribute to the accident in some way, for example by interfering with the driver, the passenger will likely be able to recover monetary damages. The passenger’s claim can be against many different defendants, such as another vehicle driver that was involved in the crash or a company/individual who contributed to the crash by setting up a dangerous situation in the roadway or even by the passenger’s driver and their vehicle […]

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Gentry Locke Welcomes Associate Nicole K. Pasho

News October 2025

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 […]

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Gentry Locke Announces Former Acting United States Attorney Zachary T. Lee to Join Its White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance Practice

News October 2025

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 […]

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Gentry Locke Adds Former Executive and Legal Leader Tammy M. Finley to the Firm

News October 2025

Experienced Fortune 500 General Counsel brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across legal, governance, HR, and enterprise risk management to the firm. Roanoke, Va. (October 8, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Tammy M. Finley, a distinguished executive with more than 25 years of multidisciplinary legal and leadership experience, has joined the firm. Finley will bring her proven record of legal strategy, executive leadership, and enterprise transformation to support the firm’s continued growth and client-service excellence. “We are thrilled to add Tammy to the firm’s roster of attorneys,” said Gentry Locke […]

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Using FOIA to Strengthen Your Personal Injury Case

Articles September 2025

Article written by Investigator Danny Brabham It is important to know that if you are involved in a personal injury incident that in any way involves a town, county, city, state or federal agency, the Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) of 1967 and/or the Virginia Freedom of Information Act of 1968 could prove to be extremely beneficial to your case. Virginia FOIA The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was established by the Virginia General Assembly and was enacted on July 1, 1968 to ensure that citizens have access to public records and meetings of public bodies.[1] The Virginia […]

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Pentagon Announces Final Rule Implementing CMMC, Effective November 10, 2025

Articles September 2025

On September 9, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) released its long-anticipated final rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. After several years of proposals, public comments, and interim measures, the DoD has now solidified the framework for its revamped CMMC program. The goal: ensure contractors in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) properly protect sensitive information, particularly Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI), while clarifying legal obligations, streamlining processes, and providing a phased implementation. The final rule introduces a phased, three-year implementation period that begins on November 10, 2025. At a basic level, the CMMC program changes the […]

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Gentry Locke Welcomes Associate Bryan E. Stokke

News September 2025

Roanoke, Va. (September 18, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce the addition of Bryan E. Stokke as an associate in its Commercial Litigation group. Stokke joins the firm’s Roanoke office and brings experience in both state and federal courts. Prior to joining Gentry Locke, Bryan served as a Judicial Law Clerk for Virginia’s 23rd Judicial Circuit, covering Roanoke City, Roanoke County, and the City of Salem. He also gained practical legal experience through internships with the Virginia Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. “Bryan’s experience as […]

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