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ROANOKE, Va. (January 4, 2023) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce updates to its leadership in 2023. As part of its strategic plan for sustained growth and success, the firm has formed an executive board, effective January 1, 2023. Former Managing Partner Monica T. Monday will serve as chair of the executive board. K. Brett Marston has been named the new managing partner and will also serve on the executive board. Additional members of the executive board are Matthew W. Broughton, William Gust, and Gregory H. Habeeb. Monday served as managing partner from 2013-2022, and […]

ROANOKE, Va. (January 2, 2023) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to welcome Jeffrey C. Southard to the firm’s statewide Construction Industry Contracting and Litigation group. Southard is a licensed Virginia attorney, who will also work with clients through Gentry Locke Consulting. He most recently served as the Executive Vice President of the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance. “This is exciting news. Jeff is an excellent addition to Gentry Locke and to its growing construction contracting and litigation team across the Commonwealth. Jeff brings more than 20 years of experience in the transportation and construction industries. He has […]

ROANOKE, Va. (December 8, 2022) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Jared A. Tuck and Aidan C. Williams have joined the firm’s Roanoke office as associates. “We are pleased to welcome Jared and Aidan to the firm and are confident that they will provide valuable support to our team in continuing to provide exceptional service to our clients,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Monica T. Monday. Tuck is a member of the firm’s Plaintiff Practice Group and previously served as a summer associate with Gentry Locke. Tuck earned his J.D. from William & Mary […]

ROANOKE, Va. (December 1, 2022) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that 20 attorneys have been named to Virginia Business magazine’s 2022 Legal Elite list. The list is determined by peer votes and is divided into 20 specialties. The Gentry Locke attorneys recognized in the 2022 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, Administrative Government Christen C. Church – Intellectual Property/Information Technology Chip (John G.) Dicks – Legislative/Regulatory/Administrative Alicha M. Grubb – Young Lawyer and Administrative […]

ROANOKE, Va. (October 12, 2022) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that eight of the firm’s attorneys have been elected to serve in leadership roles in the Virginia State Bar and local bar associations. “We are proud of the dedication each of these attorneys has shown to serving the legal profession and upholding the highest standards of professionalism and know that their leadership capabilities will be a benefit to each of these organizations,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Monica T. Monday. Christen C. Church has been elected by the Roanoke Bar Association as president-elect for […]

Partner, Jon Puvak represents Red Brick Solar in their investment in Lunenburg County. The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application and siting agreement were both approved recently. Click here to read more regarding new solar facilities coming to Virginia in this article by the Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.

RICHMOND, Va. (October 7, 2022) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to welcome Hailey A. Wilkes as an associate in the firm’s Civil Defense Litigation group in Richmond. “Hailey’s background in insurance law and litigation allows her to provide valuable counsel to our clients and provide strategic insurance defense support to our team,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Monica T. Monday. Wilkes regularly works with clients and organizations in civil defense matters through all phases of state and federal litigation. She has experience counseling clients, interviewing witnesses, coordinating with experts and consultants, negotiating settlements, and corresponding with […]

RICHMOND, Va. (September 21, 2022) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to welcome Brittany L. Mountjoy as an associate in the firm’s Criminal & Government Investigations practice group in Richmond. “Brittany’s regulatory and government affairs experience paired with her commitment to client service makes her an exceptional addition to our team, and we are delighted to welcome her to the firm,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Monica T. Monday. Mountjoy regularly represents clients in both civil and criminal matters. She previously worked as a Deputy State Public Defender at the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office where she […]

RICHMOND, Va. (September 13, 2022) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to welcome Carlos L. Hopkins as a partner in the firm’s Government and Regulatory Affairs practice and the Criminal and Government Investigations practice in Richmond. Hopkins is the former Counsel to Governor McAuliffe and former Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs. “Carlos brings more than 25 years of experience in the military, government and civilian sectors, giving him a unique perspective into the legal, legislative and regulatory landscape in Virginia,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Monica T. Monday. “We are pleased to welcome Carlos to […]