Monday, March 10th, 2025
RICHMOND, VA. (March 10, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Emily S. Mordecai has been recognized as one of Virginia Business’ inaugural statewide Forty Under 40 honorees. Honorees were selected by the editorial team of Virginia Business based on their professional accomplishments, community service and commitment to inspiring change.
The honorees will be recognized on May 12th at a celebration at the Westin in Richmond, Virginia. A list of all the winners can be found here.
“Emily is a standout lawyer who consistently exemplifies excellence in all facets of her practice,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “I am confident that she will continue to thrive, inspire others, and make meaningful contributions to the legal profession throughout her career.”
Mordecai is a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation team. Her experience spans nearly every phase of the litigation-focused practice, from pre-litigation counseling through trial and appeal. Her subject-matter experience ranges from complex commercial disputes to product liability and personal injury cases to nationwide employment class actions.
Mordecai maintains an active pro bono practice and actively participates in community outreach as she is on the Executive Committee for the Richmond Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section.
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, February 26th, 2025
ROANOKE, Va. (February 26, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Mike Finney has been named by Virginia Lawyers Weekly a 2025 Go To Lawyer for Business Litigation.
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.
“Michael is a trusted advocate for his clients, a mentor to our attorneys, and an invaluable leader in our litigation practice. His integrity and character are truly remarkable, both professionally and civically.” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston.
Mike Finney is the Litigation Section Leader at the firm and has built a reputation for success in complex litigation and appeals. Michael’s accomplishments include serving as lead appellate counsel in United States ex rel. Arven et al. v. Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association, where he helped secure a $51 million settlement in a False Claims Act case. He also represented the appellant in Pegasystems Inc. v. Appian Corporation, a high-stakes trade secrets dispute concerning a $2 billion judgment, which was Virginia’s largest jury verdict reversed. His extensive litigation experience spans industries and legal disciplines, from defending major companies in contract disputes to representing whistleblowers in landmark fraud cases.
The full list of winners can be found on Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s website, 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.
Monday, February 10th, 2025
ROANOKE, Va. (February 10, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Frank M. Clay has joined the firm’s Roanoke office as an associate in the Plaintiff Group.
“We are happy to welcome Frank to our Plaintiff team,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “His experience, military background, and commitment to justice makes him a formidable advocate for our clients.”
Frank focuses his practice on catastrophic loss matters including personal injury and medical malpractice. His legal career is rooted in service. Prior to joining the firm, he proudly served in the United States Army as a paralegal. In this role, he participated in numerous Courts-Martial and Administrative Separation Hearings and advised military commanders on a range of legal matters. Frank also served as a Law Clerk for the Virginia Beach Circuit Court judges, an Extern for the Honorable D. Arthur Kelsey in the Supreme Court of Virginia, and an Intern for Judge April C. Wood in the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
Frank earned his J.D. from Regent University School of Law where he was selected as staff editor for the Journal of Global Justice and Public Policy and was as an associate on the Trial Advocacy 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.
Monday, February 3rd, 2025
ROANOKE/LYNCHBURG, Va. (February 3, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce the firm’s Executive Board for 2025:
As Gentry Locke moves into 2025, its executive leadership team remains strong and unchanged, continuing to guide the firm with the same commitment to excellence. “Our dedication to providing extraordinary client service remains at the core of everything we do. We are proud to continue on our mission to be Virginia’s leading law firm, always focused on delivering exceptional results for our clients, while upholding the values that have made us trusted partners in the legal community,” said Managing Partner Brett Marston. “I also want to thank each of our partners who have dedicated time and leadership at not only the executive level, but also within our litigation and commercial sections, and the practice groups that are a part of those sections. As a result of their hard work, the firm was able to achieve many of the goals it set for 2024 and is poised for sustained success into the future.”
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, February 3rd, 2025
ROANOKE, Va. (February 3, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is excited to launch its High-Asset Divorce and Wealth Protection Practice. This practice will meet the growing demand for sophisticated legal counsel tailored to high-net-worth individuals and families navigating complex family law matters.
“We see an increasing demand among our existing clients and others in the communities we serve in Virginia, for sophisticated financial and business representation when it comes to high-stakes domestic relation events. This practice reflects our commitment to evolve with our clients’ needs by providing comprehensive legal solutions during critical moments in their lives,” said K. Brett Marston, Gentry Locke’s Managing Partner. “Scott is a super-talented attorney with years of experience handling complicated civil matters. He has assembled a team within Gentry Locke that will provide extraordinary client service to those in need.”
This practice group ensures that business owners, executives, and other high-net-worth individuals have access to legal services that prioritize both their financial security and their personal well-being. Attorney Scott Austin who has handled complicated, civil litigation for over two decades, will lead this Domestic Relations practice group. To learn more, visit the practice page 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.
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
Richmond, Va. (January 23, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Richmond partner Carlos L. Hopkins has been inducted into the Virginia Law Foundation Fellows Class of 2025. Inductees were formally honored at the Virginia Law Foundation’s annual dinner on January 23rd at the Williamsburg Lodge.
The Virginia Law Foundation is the charitable arm of the Virginia Bar Association. Fellows are recognized as leaders in the profession, both in their practices and their communities. They comprise a group of nearly 500 of the best and brightest legal practitioners who are committed to the highest ideals of the law and to the concept of citizen lawyers. Fellows are nominated confidentially by their peers.
“We congratulate Carlos on this prestigious distinction, and are grateful for the example he sets through his many contributions to Gentry Locke, the bar, and our community,” said firm Managing Partner K. Brett Marston.
Hopkins is a partner in both Gentry Locke’s White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance and Government & Regulatory Affairs practice groups. Carlos previously served as Virginia’s Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs where he was the state’s top official for coordinating resources to support Virginia’s veteran community. Carlos was also appointed by former Governor Terence R. McAuliffe in 2014 to serve on the Governor’s Cabinet as Counsel to the Governor. At Gentry Locke, Carlos combines his criminal and civil litigation experience and Virginia-government experience to help clients navigate their most significant litigation, regulatory, and government-facing challenges.
Hopkins joins a group of current and former Gentry Locke attorneys who have been inducted as Fellows, including: Managing Partner K. Brett Marston (Class of 2019); Partner Chip (John G.) Dicks (Class of 2020); Partner Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. (Class of 2015); Partner W. David Paxton (Class of 2014); Partner Bruce C. Stockburger (Class of 2013); Partner Glenn W. Pulley (Class of 2012); Partner Monica Taylor Monday (Class of 2011); Partner G. Franklin Flippin (Class of 2000); Retired Partner J. Rudy Austin (Class of 1995); Senior Counsel William R. Rakes (Class of 1993) and Senior Counsel S.D. Roberts Moore (Class of 1989).
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, January 24th, 2025
ROANOKE | NORFOLK, Va. (January 24, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Alicha M. Grubb and John M. Scheib have been elected into new leadership positions in 2025 for the Virginia Bar Association (VBA). Alicha will be the chair-elect of the VBA’s young lawyer division. John will be appointed to the VBA’s board at the annual meeting. The attorneys will be installed at the association’s annual meeting on January 23rd through the 25th.
“We are excited to have Alicha and John serve the legal profession and get involved in our communities we care deeply about. We know they will serve the Association and Gentry Locke proudly while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and leadership,” said firm Managing Partner Brett Marston.
Grubb works in Gentry Locke’s Commercial Litigation and Construction practice groups. Alicha handles a variety of commercial litigation matters, including construction matters related to contract negotiations, payment disputes, mechanic’s liens, construction defects, and delay claims for owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals. Alicha is also one of the only attorneys in the Commonwealth who represents heavy-duty towing and recovery companies related to highway clean up in connection with VDOT programs. Together with the Governmental and Regulatory Affairs group, Gentry Locke assists these companies in securing favorable legislation and case law. Alicha also handles general disputes involving commercial real estate, corporate management, personal business concerns, and complex litigation matters.
Scheib is a partner in Gentry Locke’s General Commercial Practice Group. He is the former Chief Legal Officer and a former senior executive of Norfolk Southern Corporation, and has extensive deal-making, legislative, regulatory, and business experience. The majority of John’s career has been spent working in the legal aspects of the transportation and railroad industries. He has experience in strategic communications as well as in managing internal teams across a variety of practice areas. He is adept at managing administrative tasks as well as identifying and implementing process improvements.
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, January 16th, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. (January 16, 2025) – In light of today’s filing to dismiss the remaining criminal charge against Dr. Scott Ziegler, former Superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools, Gentry Locke releases the following statement:
“We have always maintained Dr. Ziegler’s innocence. While this has been an incredibly painful process for him, we are grateful that he is going to be fully exonerated.”
Gentry Locke’s representation of Dr. Ziegler was led by White Collar Defense partner Erin Harrigan.
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, January 14th, 2025
NORFOLK, Va. (January 14, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partner Melissa O Boyle has been selected as a member of the Virginia Lawyers Weekly Influential Women of Law Class of 2025. Melissa joins partners Monica Monday, Karen Cohen, Kathleen Wright, Ashley Winsky, and Erin Harrigan who have previously won this award.
This award honors outstanding women lawyers and judges who are making a difference in their profession, their communities and the Commonwealth. The honorees will be celebrated at an awards ceremony at the John Marshall Ballrooms in Richmond on February 20th.
“Melissa is the perfect attorney to be recognized with this award. She has an extraordinary commitment to client service, commitment to her practice, and proven excellence in the courtroom,” said Brett Marston, Gentry Locke Managing Partner. “Melissa represents the firm proudly and she takes seriously the true sense of duty to be an attorney.”
O’Boyle is a partner in Gentry Locke’s White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice group. She works with clients on developing and implementing effective regulatory compliance programs, internal controls, and ethics programs across a variety of industries including banking, securities, government contracting, cyber security, insurance, and healthcare. O’Boyle also works with clients to conduct internal investigations and provides strategic advice aimed at mitigating any potential negative impacts on business operations, criminal, civil, or regulatory exposure, and reputational harm. She also assists clients in analyzing and developing successful litigation strategies.
O’Boyle is admitted to practice in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and New York. In 2022, she was recognized with a Top Prosecutor Award by the Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) for exemplary achievements in prosecutions of federal crimes. O’Boyle was also recognized with the EOUSA Director’s Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant United States Attorney in 2011 and 2016 and received the FBI Director’s Citation for Excellence in Prosecution in 2014.
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, 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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