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NORFOLK, Va. (January 14, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partner Melissa O Boyle has been selected as a member of the Virginia Lawyers Weekly Influential Women of Law Class of 2025. Melissa joins partners Monica Monday, Karen Cohen, Kathleen Wright, Ashley Winsky, and Erin Harrigan who have previously won this award. This award honors outstanding women lawyers and judges who are making a difference in their profession, their communities and the Commonwealth. The honorees will be celebrated at an awards ceremony at the John Marshall Ballrooms in Richmond on February 20th. “Melissa […]

NORFOLK, Va. (January 9, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partners Michael V. Moro, II and D. Scott Foster, Jr. were named to Coastal Virginia Magazine’s 2025 Top Lawyers list. This award is a peer-to-peer nomination and recognizes lawyers from the Coastal Virginia legal community who are at the top of their specialties. Moro was named for Business Law, Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions. Moro is a partner in the firm’s General Commercial Practice Group. He advises business owners and business organizations on matters concerning commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate […]

ROANOKE | RICHMOND, Va. (January 2, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that attorneys Benjamin R. Law and John G. Danyluk have been promoted to partnership, effective January 1, 2025. “Ben and John are exceptional attorneys whose dedication and hard work have strengthened both our Mergers and Acquisitions and Cybersecurity practices at the firm,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “Their promotions reflect Gentry Locke’s commitment to recognizing and advancing talent that exemplifies the firm’s values of excellence and extraordinary client service.” Law is a member of the firm’s Commercial practice group, where […]

RICHMOND, Va. (December 11, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is happy to announce that Chip (John G.) Dicks has been named the recipient of the Virginia Renewable Energy Leadership Award by the Virginia Renewable Energy Alliance (VA-REA). This recognition highlights Chip’s significant contributions to advancing renewable energy policies and initiatives across the Commonwealth. Chip has been instrumental in shaping Virginia’s renewable energy landscape. His extensive work with legislators, businesses, and energy providers has driven key policy reforms that support the growth of solar, wind, and other sustainable energy sources. He is a former member of the Virginia […]

RICHMOND/LYNCHBURG, Va. (December 5, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Callie Loveland and Teddy Paisley have joined the firm as associates in our Richmond and Lynchburg offices, respectively. “We are pleased to welcome this exceptional duo of young attorneys who have already been a part of the Gentry Locke team as summer associates during their law school tenures,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “They each bring unique experiences and enthusiasm to the firm and we are excited to see them begin their legal careers at Gentry Locke.” Loveland is joining the […]

ROANOKE, Va. (December 2, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that 29 attorneys have been named to Virginia Business magazine’s 2024 Legal Elite list. The list is determined by peer votes and is divided into 22 specialties. The Gentry Locke attorneys recognized in the 2024 Legal Elite list and the areas in which they are recognized include: Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. – Criminal Law William E. Callahan, Jr. – Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights Karen L. Cohen – Real Estate/Land Use John G. Danyluk – Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Technology Chip (John G.) Dicks – Administrative/Government/Legislative Michael J. Finney – Civil Litigation […]

ROANOKE, Va. (November 7, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm received 29 metropolitan rankings, including 17 Tier 1 rankings. The firm’s full list of metropolitan rankings can be found below. Metropolitan Tier 1 – Roanoke Appellate Practice Banking and Finance Law Commercial Litigation Construction Law Corporate Law Criminal Defense: White-Collar Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Employment Law – Management Financial Services Regulation Law Labor Law – Management Litigation – Construction Litigation – Intellectual Property Litigation – Labor & Employment Litigation – Municipal Real […]

Roanoke, Va. (November 6, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Matt Broughton has been named by Virginia Lawyers Weekly a 2024 Go To Lawyer for Negligence Law (Virginia Personal Injury Law). Now in its 5th year, the Virginia Lawyers Weekly Go To Lawyers program recognizes top lawyers in a particular field of law. Nominees were selected using six criteria, including those who experience a record of success, a lawyer to whom other lawyers make referrals and someone who can think creatively, among other characteristics. “Matt has over 39 years of experience and has […]

RICHMOND, Va. (October 23, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that the firm has hired Conor O’Donnell as its first Land Use Planner for Renewable Energy and Real Estate. “Having an in-house planner greatly enhances our land use, renewable energy, and real estate practices. Conor brings a familiarity with land use development and regulation, an understanding of urban design and development principles, and spatial analysis skills related to digital mapping using GIS software to this position and we look forward to seeing him assist in growing our land use practice,” said Managing Partner Brett Marston. Conor will […]