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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 […]

Richmond, Va. (September 3, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Erin M. Harrigan has been named to the Virginia Lawyers Weekly 2024 “Leaders in the Law” list and Ryan J. Starks has been named to the publication’s “Up & Coming Lawyers” Class of 2024. Honorees will be recognized at the Virginia Lawyers Weekly celebration on October 17 in downtown Richmond. Now in its 19th year, the Virginia Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law awards recognize lawyers across the Commonwealth who are setting the standard for other Virginia lawyers. “Leaders” are changing the law, […]

Roanoke, Va. (August 30, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Monica T. Monday has been named to Virginia Business’ 2024 “Power 500” list. The editorial team of Virginia Business Magazine has selected Gentry Locke’s Executive Committee Chair, Monica T. Monday, in the category of Law for its 5th Annual Virginia 500 Power List publication. This issue profiles the most influential executives across Virginia in 19 major sectors, ranging from real estate and manufacturing to higher education and federal contracting. “The list of executives chosen for profiles in this publication is determined by position, career achievements, company revenue, the number of employees a leader oversees, the scope of […]

ROANOKE, Va. (August 15, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that 35 of the firm’s attorneys are included in the 2025 Best Lawyers® lists, including 28 attorneys recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and seven attorneys recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Of the 35 attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, three attorneys were also recognized with a 2025 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” award, which is given annually to only one lawyer per practice area in each region. […]

ROANOKE, Va. (July 9, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Nicholas A. Beck has joined the firm’s Roanoke office as an associate. “Nicholas’ contributions to our Plaintiff team will enhance our commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. Beck is joining the firm’s Plaintiff group where he will focus his practice on medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death matters. Prior to joining the firm as an attorney, Nicholas spent two summers working as a summer associate with Gentry Locke. He also served as a […]

ROANOKE, Va. (June 17, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Jake L. Bryant has joined the firm’s Roanoke office as an associate. “We are pleased to welcome Jake to the firm and are confident that he will provide valuable support to our Corporate practice in continuing to provide exceptional service to our clients,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. Bryant is joining the firm’s General Commercial group where he will focus his practice on intellectual property and business law. He assists clients with various commercial matters, intellectual property, trademark and copyright registrations, […]