Sunday, November 7th, 2021
RICHMOND, Va. (November 8, 2021) – The Virginia law firm, Gentry Locke is pleased to welcome John P. (J.P.) Brown to its Richmond office. Brown will work in the firm’s insurance litigation practice.
“J.P.’s litigation experience and knowledge of Virginia’s state and federal courts will be a tremendous asset to our clients. We are very excited to have him join our growing litigation team Richmond,” said Managing Partner, Monica T. Monday.
Brown joins Gentry Locke from an Am Law 200 firm, where he litigated cases in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia.
He previously served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Henry E. Hudson, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia; the Honorable Randolph A. Beales, Court of Appeals of Virginia; and several judges in the Circuit Court of Henrico County, Virginia. Before beginning his legal career, Brown served as an Intelligence Officer in the United States Marine Corps. During his commission, he received three Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medals.
Brown received his B.S. degree from the United States Naval Academy and his J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law.
About Gentry Locke
With more than 60 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, and Richmond, Virginia, Gentry Locke serves clients in Virginia and across the United States. Meet the firm’s dynamic attorneys and learn more about our fierce drive to achieve success for our clients by exploring our website.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021
ROANOKE, Va. (November 4, 2021) – The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2022 Best Law Firms rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. The firm secured rankings in 31 practice areas, including 17 rankings as Metropolitan Tier 1, which is the highest tier for regional recognition. The firm’s list of rankings can be found below and on the Best Law Firms website.
Metropolitan Tier 1 – Roanoke
Antitrust Law
Appellate Practice
Banking and Finance Law
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Corporate Law
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Employment Law — Management
Financial Services Regulation Law
Labor Law — Management
Litigation — Labor & Employment
Litigation – Municipal
Medical Malpractice Law — Plaintiffs
Personal Injury Litigation — Plaintiffs
Product Liability Litigation — Plaintiffs
Tax Law
Trusts & Estates Law
Metropolitan Tier 2 – Roanoke
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Criminal Defense – White-Collar
Employment Law – Individuals
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Government Relations Practice
Litigation – Construction
Litigation — Intellectual Property
Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Real Estate Law
Metropolitan Tier 3 – Roanoke
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Insurance Law
Litigation – Bankruptcy
Personal Injury Litigation — Defendants
The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on an evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. Practice area rankings are produced both nationally and within 188 metropolitan areas across the United States. The 2022 “Best Law Firms” national rankings cover 75 practice areas, while as many as 127 practice areas are covered on the metropolitan lists.
About Gentry Locke
With more than 60 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, and Richmond, 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 webiste.
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Sunday, October 24th, 2021
ROANOKE, Va. (October 25, 2021) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce the addition of five new lawyers. Jasdeep Singh Khaira and Patrice L. Lewis have joined the firm’s Richmond office, and Charlie D. Morrison, Haley D. Santos and William L. Spotswood have joined the firm in Roanoke.
Khaira has joined the firm’s Energy and Environmental practices. While in law school, he worked as a full-time legal extern for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Colorado. He also served as a clerk with the Sierra Club’s Environmental Law program and as a legal clinician with the Vermont Law School Energy Clinic. Khaira graduated with a B.A. from Denison University and earned his J.D. and Master of Energy Regulation and Law from the Vermont Law School.
Lewis works with the firm’s Government and Regulatory Affairs practice and Gentry Locke Consulting, using research and strategy to help clients achieve their legal and policy goals. She recently served as a senior advisor for SIR, Inc. a strategic marketing and communications firm; as an outreach representative for United States Senator Mark R. Warner, serving Central and Southcentral Virginia; and as the legislative assistant to former Virginia Delegate Onzlee Ware. Lewis received her B.A. from the University of Virginia and her J.D. from Regent University School of Law. Lewis is licensed to practice law in Maryland and Virginia.
Morrison has joined the firm’s Medical Malpractice group. Prior to joining Gentry Locke, Morrison served as a judicial clerk for the 23rd Judicial Circuit of Virginia. During law school he worked as a summer law clerk at a Virginia Beach firm, as an intern and third year practitioner at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, and as a judicial intern for The Honorable Robert J. Humphreys, Court of Appeals of Virginia. Morrison graduated with a B.A. from Radford University and earned his J.D. at the Regent University School of Law, where he graduated first in his class.
Santos has joined the firm’s Insurance practice. During law school she worked as a research assistant at Washington and Lee University School of Law, as an intern with a small full-service firm, and as a summer associate at Gentry Locke. She also served as a student attorney for the Virginia Capital Case Clearinghouse during her final year of law school. Prior to attending law school, Santos worked with URAC, a nonprofit healthcare accreditation organization promoting healthcare quality through leadership, accreditation, measurement, and innovation. She graduated with her B.A. from the College of William & Mary and earned her J.D. from the Washington and Lee University School of Law.
Spotswood has joined the firm’s Commercial Litigation group. While in law school, Spotswood interned with firms in Charlottesville and Radford, and he worked as a summer associate at Gentry Locke. He graduated, summa cum laude, from Virginia Tech with a B.A. and then earned his J.D., from the Marshall Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary.
About Gentry Locke
With more than 60 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, and Richmond, 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.
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Tuesday, October 19th, 2021
The Roanoke Law Foundation has inducted Gentry Locke Partner Gregory J. Haley as a Fellow.
Induction as a Fellow is a special honor awarded to selected Virginia attorneys, law professors, and retired members of the judiciary who are deemed to be outstanding in their profession and in their community.
The Roanoke Law Foundation serves as the public service and philanthropic arm of the Roanoke Bar Association for the purpose of supporting, improving and facilitating the administration of justice and providing and supporting law-related education. This mission is to be accomplished by raising funds to provide grants and other financial assistance to individuals and other organizations to support law-related educational activities, and to provide scholarships for local high school, college and law students interested in legal careers.
Tuesday, September 14th, 2021
ROANOKE, Va. (September 14, 2021) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Roanoke partner Todd A. Leeson was named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2021 class of “Leaders in the Law” and Richmond associate D. Scott Foster Jr. was named to the publication’s 2021 class of “Up & Coming Lawyers.” All recipients will be honored during an awards ceremony on October 19 and will be profiled in the publication.
Now in its 16th 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, serving the community, changing practices, or improving Virginia’s justice system, among other accomplishments. The Up & Coming Lawyer program, now in its sixth year, recognizes lawyers across the commonwealth who are making their mark within their first 10 years of practice.
Leeson is a partner in the firm’s Employment and Labor practice and advises Virginia employers in employment and labor law matters and litigation. He regularly defends clients in Virginia courts and before government agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Virginia Division of Human Rights (DHR). Leeson regularly drafts, enforces, and/or litigates non-compete agreements and executive employment contracts. In addition, Leeson has experience representing management in labor union matters including union avoidance campaigns, unfair labor practice charges and labor arbitrations. He also represents Virginia colleges in various student conduct matters including Title IX and sexual misconduct complaints. Leeson was recently recognized by Best Lawyers in America® as the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” Labor Law – Management in Roanoke.
Foster assists businesses with their land use, real estate and corporate law needs. He is a member of the firm’s Legislative Affairs and Solar and Renewable Energy teams and handles solar and battery storage land use matters across the Commonwealth. In 2010, Foster became the first college student to be elected to the Williamsburg City Council, where he served as Vice-Mayor from 2016-2018. He was instrumental in the adoption of the 2013 City of Williamsburg Comprehensive Plan, advocating for additional residential density in Williamsburg’s downtown, which led to major reinvestment and development of that area. He currently serves on the William and Mary Real Estate Foundation Board of Directors.
About Gentry Locke
With more than 60 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, and Richmond, 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 www.gentrylocke.com.
Tuesday, September 7th, 2021
ROANOKE, Va. (August 07, 2021) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce the addition of associate Jessiah Hulle to its Criminal & Government Investigations Group in Roanoke. Hulle will work with clients on white-collar criminal defense matters in federal courts.
Prior to joining the firm, Hulle served as a law clerk to the Honorable Mary Grace O’Brien of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. During law school he served as a student attorney with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office for Augusta County and as an intern for both the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the Honorable Maria Vazquez-Doles, New York Supreme Court, Orange County.
Hulle graduated with his B.A. summa cum laude from the University of Valley Forge and then earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the Washington and Lee University School of Law. During law school, Hulle served as a John W. Davis Appellate Advocacy Competition chair on the Moot Court Executive Board, as a moot court director of the Black Law Students Association, and as a research assistant for Professor Joshua A. T. Fairfield.
About Gentry Locke
With more than 60 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, and Richmond, 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.
Thursday, August 19th, 2021
Gust, Leeson and Worthy Selected for “Lawyer of the Year” Awards
ROANOKE, Va. (August 19, 2021) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that 29 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022, a national legal ranking. Attorneys were nominated by their peers and recognized for their outstanding professional achievement in numerous legal practice areas, including appellate, banking and finance law, bet-the-company litigation, commercial litigation, criminal defense, employment law, insurance law, medical malpractice law, real estate law, tax law, trusts and estates, and others.
In addition, W. William Gust (Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law), Todd A. Leeson (Labor Law – Management) and Clark H. Worthy (Real Estate Law) were recognized with Best Lawyers 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” awards in Roanoke.
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognized Andrew M. Bowman (Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs), D. Scott Foster, Jr. (Corporate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law), Jeffrey P. Miller (Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, Transportation Law), J. Court Shipman (Corporate Law, Trusts and Estates), Kirk M. Sosebee (Commercial Litigation, Construction Law), and Scott A. Stephenson (Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Energy Law).
Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. If the votes for an attorney are positive enough for recognition in Best Lawyers, that attorney must maintain those votes in subsequent polls to remain in each edition. Lawyers are not permitted to pay any fee to participate in or be recognized by Best Lawyers®.
Gentry Locke attorneys listed for 2022 include:
- Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. (Corporate Compliance Law, Criminal Defense: White-Collar)
- Matthew W. Broughton (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs)
- William E. Callahan, Jr. (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy)
- Michael J. Finney (Commercial Litigation, Qui Tam Law)
- Franklin Flippin (Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
- William Gust (Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Tax Law)
- Gregory J. Haley (Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Government Relations Practice, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, Litigation – Municipal)
- Guy M. Harbert, III (Insurance Law)
- Kevin Walker Holt (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Intellectual Property)
- Paul G. Klockenbrink (Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
- Todd A. Leeson (Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
- Powell M. (Nick) Leitch, III (Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants)
- Brett Marston (Construction Law, Litigation – Construction)
- Monica Taylor Monday (Appellate Practice)
- Glenn W. Pulley (Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants)
- David Paxton (Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
- William R. Rakes (Antitrust Law, Appellate Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation – Mergers and Acquisitions)
- Scott Sexton (Commercial Litigation)
- Bruce C. Stockburger (Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates)
- Charles L. Williams (Environmental Law)
- Clark H. Worthy (Real Estate Law)
- Kathleen L. Wright (Litigation – Municipal)
About Gentry Locke
With more than 60 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, and Richmond, 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 www.gentrylocke.com.
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021
ROANOKE, Va. (June 9, 2021) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to congratulate Catherine J. Huff on her recognition as the Roanoke Bar Association 2021 Young Lawyer of the Year.
Huff joined Gentry Locke in 2011 as an associate and became partner in 2017. Since then, she has developed a successful practice, which focuses on employment, insurance, and workers’ compensation. She has litigated cases in both state and federal courts in Virginia and has also represented companies before the EEOC and the Department of Labor.
Huff serves as the 8th District Representative on the Board of Governors of the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Committee and has volunteered for a number of bar programs. She is also an engaged member of ALFA International, a global legal network of 150 law firms in the United States and other countries. She serves on the ALFA International Women’s Initiative Steering Committee, which promotes the professional development of women attorneys, and on the Steering Committee for the ALFA International Hospitality & Retail group.
Gentry Locke Managing Partner Monica T. Monday presented Huff the award at the Roanoke Bar Association 96th Annual Meeting. “Cate is an excellent trial lawyer who is well-versed in all aspects of litigation. She is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom and a tremendous advocate for her clients. She’s a valued colleague within our firm and the legal community, and it was my pleasure to present this award to her,” said Monday.
Huff was a member of the 2019 “Up & Coming Lawyers” Class for Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Leaders in the Law awards. Since 2015, she has been named a Rising Star by Virginia Super Lawyers and was honored as a Legal Elite by Virginia Business magazine. She frequently speaks on employment related issues across the country.
The 2021 Young Lawyer of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding attorney age 36 and under, or those admitted to practice three years or less, who has demonstrated dedicated service to the community and the profession.
About Gentry Locke
With more than 60 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, and Richmond, 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 www.gentrylocke.com.
Thursday, May 13th, 2021
ROANOKE, Va. (May 12, 2021) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to welcome Partner Karen L. Cohen in Richmond. Cohen will work in the firm’s land use practice group where she will focus on assisting clients with obtaining local approvals for solar and energy storage projects to implement the Virginia Clean Economy Act.
“Karen is an accomplished lawyer, who is well-known and highly-respected by members of the firm,” said Managing Partner, Monica T. Monday. “Our clients will benefit from her practical and commercial perspective.”
In addition to her extensive land use and zoning experience, Cohen’s practice includes representing developers, individuals, and businesses in land purchases and sales, due diligence, zoning analysis, the entitlement process, commercial leasing, and the preparation of deeds, easements and covenants. Cohen also advises clients on disputes involving real estate contracts and environmental issues; construction; commercial leasing; and business and financing. She will also be a member of the firm’s outdoor advertising team.
Prior to entering the legal profession, Cohen worked as an architecture associate. After completing law school, she clerked for the Honorable Leonie M. Brinkema in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, before entering private practice.
Cohen received her B.S. degree in architecture from the University of Virginia, her M.S. in real estate development from George Mason University, and her J.D. magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center.
About Gentry Locke
With more than 60 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, and Richmond, 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 www.gentrylocke.com.
Thursday, May 13th, 2021
ROANOKE, Va. (May 5, 2021) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to welcome John Danyluk to its Richmond office. Danyluk will work in the firm’s criminal and government investigations practice.
“John had a distinguished career with the Army and we are excited to have him joining us to support our clients in Richmond and beyond,” said Managing Partner, Monica T. Monday.
With experience in criminal defense, investigations, financial liability determinations and issues related to misconduct, Danyluk is well-positioned to help clients facing increasing legal and government scrutiny. As a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Texas, he litigated more than 1,000 federal cases, including six jury trials, 14 bench trials, and 70 revocation hearings. He has also worked closely with FBI and Army CID agents on investigatory matters to aid in case development.
Prior to joining the firm, Danyluk served for more than four years in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps in Texas and Germany. He has been recognized with the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal and the 2018 Client Services Award for Excellence (estate planning, income tax, and consumer finance).
Danyluk received his B.A. degree from University of Richmond and his J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law.
About Gentry Locke
With more than 60 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, and Richmond, 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 www.gentrylocke.com.
