Virginia Lawyers Weekly Names Gentry Locke Partner Karen L. Cohen a 2025 Go To Lawyer for Commercial Real Estate

RICHMOND, Va. (June 24, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partner Karen Cohen has been named a 2025 Go To Lawyer for Commercial Real Estate by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.

Now in its fifth year, the Go To Lawyers program recognizes top lawyers across Virginia who demonstrate excellence in their field. Honorees are selected based on several criteria, including a track record of success, peer referrals, and the ability to handle complex matters with creativity and skill.

“Karen is an exceptional attorney whose dedication has contributed significantly to the growth of our Richmond office,” said Managing Partner Brett Marston. “This recognition reflects her deep knowledge, experience, and commitment to her clients.”

Cohen is a partner in the firm’s Richmond office and a key member of the Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning and Solar & Renewable Energy practice groups. She advises commercial real estate developers and renewable energy companies developing projects throughout the Commonwealth. Karen co-chairs the Land Use and Environmental Committee of the Real Property Section of the Virginia State Bar and previously served as Chair of the 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.