Thursday, January 9th, 2025
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 governance matters. Mike assists clients in connection with the preparation of governing documents, shareholder agreements, and operating agreements. Moro negotiates commercial contracts, including software license agreements and cloud computing agreements, handles all aspects of mergers and acquisitions transactions, and advise clients in connection with the negotiation of commercial lease agreements. Mike practices in Gentry Locke’s Norfolk office.
Foster was named for Land Use/Environmental. Foster is a partner in the firm’s General Commercial Practice Group. He helps businesses with their land use, real estate and corporate law needs. Scott is a member of our Legislative Affairs and Solar and Renewable Energy teams and handles solar and battery storage land use matters across the Commonwealth. He practices in Gentry Locke’s Richmond office, but earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from William and Mary where he is an active member of the community. Scott became the first college student to be elected to the Williamsburg City Council, where he served Vice-Mayor from 2016-2018.
About Gentry Locke
With over 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, 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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Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
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 he advises clients on matters concerning commercial transactions and corporate governance. Law regularly represents clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, financing arrangements, real estate matters, tax matters, and corporate succession and estate planning. He has closed over $1.5 billion in merger and acquisition transactions. Law earned his J.D. from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and received his M.S. and B.S. from Virginia Tech.
Danyluk is a member of the firm’s White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice group, where he represents both corporate and individual clients through all phases of the criminal process. John has defended clients in cases ranging from federal healthcare fraud to Title IX sexual assault defense. Danyluk focuses a significant part of his practice in helping clients avoid government scrutiny through compliance. His compliance practice focuses on data privacy and government contracting. He has extensive experience and training in data privacy and cybersecurity. He is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/U.S.) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Danyluk earned his J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law and received his B.S. from the University of Richmond.
About Gentry Locke
With over 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, 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.
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
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 House of Delegates, served on the Courts, and served on the Virginia Housing Commission as a House member. Chip co-chairs Gentry Locke’s Solar and Energy Storage Team.
“Chip’s commitment to collaboration and advocacy in renewable energy exemplifies the values we uphold at Gentry Locke,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “This award underscores his dedication to creating a sustainable future for Virginia.”
The Virginia Renewable Energy Leadership Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional vision and impact in advancing renewable energy. Find out more about this award here.
About Gentry Locke
With over 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, 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, December 5th, 2024
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 firm’s Richmond office as a member of the Commercial Litigation and White Collar Defense Practice Groups. She served as a 2023 summer associate with Gentry Locke. She earned her J.D. at the University of Richmond School of Law and received her B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. While attending law school, Callie received the National Association of Women Lawyers Award for Richmond Law where she demonstrated academic achievement, professionalism, and the potential to contribute to the advancement of women in society.
Paisley joins our Lynchburg office and is a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group. He will concentrate his practice on Commercial and Construction Litigation. Teddy worked as a summer associate for Gentry Locke in 2023 before earning his J.D. from Liberty University School of Law. He is a Roanoke native and graduated from the University of Virginia.
About Gentry Locke
With over 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, 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.
Monday, December 2nd, 2024
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:
Virginia Business magazine polls attorneys each year, contacting more than 14,000 attorneys in 2024, asking them to select which of their peers are the top attorneys in each practice category. The full list of 2024 Legal Elite honorees is available here.
About Gentry Locke
With over 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, 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, November 7th, 2024
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 Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts & Estates Law
Metropolitan Tier 2 – Roanoke
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Employment Law – Individuals
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Metropolitan Tier 2 – Richmond
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Real Estate Law
Metropolitan Tier 2 – Norfolk
Metropolitan Tier 3 – Roanoke
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
The Best Law Firms rankings are based on an evaluation process that includes the collection of clients and professional reference evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, industry leader interviews and review of additional highlights provided by law firms as part of the formal research submission process. Practice area rankings are produced both nationally and within 188 metropolitan areas across the United States, with the 15th edition of Best Law Firms covering 75 national practice areas and 127 practice areas on the metropolitan lists.
The full methodology is available on the Best Law Firms website.
About Gentry Locke
With over 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, 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.
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
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 been a driving force in shaping our Plaintiff group into one of the finest in the Commonwealth. His dedication to justice and unwavering commitment to his clients are reflected in his remarkable achievements.” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston.
Matt Broughton is a licensed tractor-trailer driver, holding a commercial driver’s license (CDL) class A and is an airline transport rated pilot. During his decades of experience, he has tried hundreds of complex cases in the areas of personal injury, trucking accidents, business disputes, worker’s compensation, and aviation law. Many of those cases involve millions of dollars.
Matt leads Gentry Locke’s Plaintiff/Personal Injury practice group and serves on Gentry Locke’s Executive Board.
About Gentry Locke
With over 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, 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.
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
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 collaborate with the firm’s real estate attorneys to assist owners, developers, and investors with all facets of land use and zoning, development, and operation of residential, commercial, and large-scale mixed-use projects, as well as renewable energy projects.
Prior to joining the firm, Conor served as a Land Use Graduate Assistant for Gentry Locke while completing his Master’s degrees. Previously, he worked for the U.S. Government Accountability Office Washington D.C., as a Legislative Aide for a former House of Delegates Member, and as a Virginia Management Fellow at both the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Conor holds two Master’s Degrees from the University of Virginia in Public Policy and Urban and Environmental Planning. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Design and Development. Conor graduated from the College of William and Mary with his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Environmental Studies.
About Gentry Locke
With over 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, 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.
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
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, serving the community, changing practices, or improving Virginia’s justice system, among other accomplishments. The Up & Coming Lawyer program, now in its 9th year, recognizes lawyers across the Commonwealth who are making their mark within their first 10 years of practice.
“We are very proud of Erin and Ryan for these statewide recognitions, which stand as a testament to the exceptional work being done for Gentry Locke’s clients as well as their standing as esteemed practitioners and valued community leaders,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston.
Erin Harrigan is a partner and leads Gentry Locke’s White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice group.
Erin guides clients through high stakes litigation, federal and state government investigations and enforcement actions, and has directed internal investigations for businesses confronting allegations of misconduct. Chambers USA recognized Erin from 2021-2024 as a leading attorney for White Collar Crime & Government Investigations in Virginia, one of the legal industry’s most prestigious rankings and a distinction that is awarded based on a commitment to the qualities most valued by a client.
Erin previously served as Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Virginia, based in Charlottesville, where she prosecuted and investigated public corruption, money laundering, regulatory offenses, human trafficking and fraud cases of local origin and involving multi-national corporations. As a former Virginia Assistant Attorney General, Erin is particularly well-suited to assist clients facing inquiries from state Attorneys General.
Ryan Starks is a partner and works in Gentry Locke’s commercial litigation practice group, where he assists clients with complex business and civil disputes in state and federal courts throughout Virginia. Ryan has also practiced before the U.S. Government Accountability Office and the Court of Federal Claims. Ryan has wide-ranging experience in courts extending from the Eastern Shore to Southwest Virginia, including in construction, contract, employment, government contracting, and real estate disputes. Ryan has worked with a broad range of large and small domestic and international clients to achieve successful outcomes throughout the Commonwealth.
About Gentry Locke
With over 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, 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.
Friday, August 30th, 2024
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 his or her responsibilities, and their involvement and prominence within their industry and community,” explained Richard Foster, Virginia Business Editor.
The full list of attorneys recognized in the Virginia Business’ 500 Power list can be found here.
Monday heads the firm’s Appeals and Critical Issues practice. She represents her clients in Virginia’s state and federal appellate courts across a wide variety of cases, including commercial and business disputes, healthcare, property, personal injury, local government matters, domestic relations and more. In 2015, Monica was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers — only the fifth Virginia attorney to be so honored. Monica is ranked (Band 1) in Chambers USA, Virginia, for Appellate and General Commercial Litigation. She has been described by Chambers USA as having “a commanding reputation as ‘one of the go-to practitioners’ for appellate work” (2018), as being “held in high esteem as a leading appellate lawyer” (2022), and as being “the dean of Virginia Supreme Court litigation” (2023). She has been recognized among Virginia’s Top 10 Lawyers, Virginia’s Top 50 Women Lawyers, and Virginia’s Top 100 Lawyers by the Thomson Reuters’ Virginia Super Lawyers, and on the Best Lawyers in America and Virginia Business magazine’s Legal Elite lists. She was a “Leaders in the Law” honoree and named a “Go To Lawyer for Appellate” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.
About Gentry Locke
With over 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, 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.
