Gentry Locke Partners D. Scott Foster, Jr., Paul D. Hawkins, and Michael V. Moro, II Named to Coastal Virginia Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers List
NORFOLK, Va. (January 22, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partners D. Scott Foster, Jr., Paul D. Hawkins, and Michael V. Moro, II were named to Coastal Virginia Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers list. This award is determined through a peer-to-peer nomination process and recognizes attorneys in the Coastal Virginia legal community who are regarded by their peers as leaders in their respective practice areas.
“Scott, Paul, and Mike exemplify the high level of skill, professionalism, and dedication to client service that defines Gentry Locke,” said Managing Partner, K. Brett Marston. “This recognition from their peers is a testament to their legal excellence and the respect they have earned throughout the Hampton Roads legal community.”
Foster was recognized for Land Use & Environmental Law. He practices in the firm’s General Commercial practice group, advising businesses on land use, real estate, and corporate matters. Foster is a member of the firm’s Legislative Affairs and Solar and Renewable Energy teams and regularly handles solar and battery storage land use matters across the Commonwealth.
Hawkins was recognized for Government and Administrative Law. He practices in the firm’s General Commercial practice group, where he focuses on government contracting. Hawkins helps government contractors win more business and navigate complex regulations with confidence, representing clients at every stage of their business journey, from corporate formation and governance matters to mergers and acquisitions and succession planning.
Moro was recognized for Corporate Law. He practices in the firm’s General Commercial practice group, advising business owners and organizations on commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance matters. Moro assists clients with the preparation of governing documents, including shareholder agreements and operating agreements, negotiates a wide range of commercial contracts such as software license agreements and cloud computing agreements, and represents clients throughout all phases of mergers and acquisitions and commercial lease negotiations
The complete 2026 Top Lawyers list is featured in the January/February 2026 issue of Coastal Virginia Magazine and can be viewed here.
About Gentry Locke
With more than 80 lawyers practicing across a range of disciplines, Gentry Locke brings uncommon thinking and deep experience to the legal and business challenges of companies, institutions, organizations and individuals—a commitment the firm has met since 1923. Operating from offices in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Richmond, and Norfolk, Virginia, Gentry Locke serves clients in Virginia and across the United States. Meet the firm’s dynamic attorneys and learn more about its fierce drive to achieve success for its clients by exploring our website.
