Clark H. Worthy

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Partner at Gentry Locke Attorneys
SunTrust Plaza, 10 Franklin Road SE, Suite 900, Roanoke, VA 24011
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Overall Rating

4.7
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26 Reviews
Overall Rating

4.7
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26 Reviews

Peer Reviews

4.7
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Peer Reviews

4.7
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Attorney Awards

About Attorney Awards

Clark Worthy has a B.S. in Finance from the University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce and has spent over 30 years working with private corporations on governance, merger and acquisition, real estate, and financing matters, and with individuals on their personal financial matters. For the past 25 years, Clark has primarily devoted his practice to commercial real estate matters including purchases, sales, leases, tax-free exchanges, and financings. A partner in the firm, Clark is recognized among the Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate Law.

A quick handshake

•With your background in Finance, did you ever consider pursuing a different career?

I began work in Accounting, wanted to be a Certified Financial Planner, and always thought I’d get my MBA. Along the way, though, I took the LSAT, scored well, and decided I’d enjoy being a business attorney.

•What do you enjoy doing for fun?

We are big football fans and like to travel by RV to watch the Gamecocks and visit friends we’ve made in Columbia, SC.

Experience

•Frequently serves as local counsel for multi-state real estate and financial projects
•Worked on both the acquisition by and the sale of commercial properties to local banks for the location of new branch banks
•Worked on the acquisition and sale of several local businesses including a veterinary practice, dental practices and manufacturing companies
•Worked with individuals and corporations in 1031 Like-Kind and Reverse Like-Kind Exchange transactions
•Assist a large non-profit organization with low-income housing projects, general corporate work, and loan programs
•Corporate counsel for several local businesses including physician practices, a landscaper and developer, insurance agents, contractors and subcontractors, provider of assistance programs to disabled individuals and a mortgage broker

Awards

•Named a “Go To Lawyer” for Commercial Real Estate by Virginia Lawyers Weekly (2023)
•Named “Roanoke Lawyer of the Year” for Real Estate Law (2022)
•Named one of The Best Lawyers in America in Real Estate Law (2012-2026)
•Designated as one of the “Legal Elite”by Virginia Business magazine in Real Estate/Land Use (2017, 2021-2025)
•Named a “Legal Eagle” for Real Estate Law by Virginia Living magazine (2012)

Library

•26 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 2025 Virginia Business Legal Elite List
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Dec 2025
•31 Gentry Locke Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers 2026 Lists
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Aug 2025
•29 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 2024 Virginia Business Legal Elite List
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Dec 2024
•35 Gentry Locke Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers 2025 Lists
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Aug 2024
•23 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 2023 Virginia Business Legal Elite List
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Nov 2023
•30 Gentry Locke Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers 2024 Lists
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Aug 2023
•Twenty Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 2022 Legal Elite List
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Dec 2022
•2023 Gentry Locke Seminars
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May 2022
•2022 Gentry Locke Seminar
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Apr 2022
•Twenty Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to Legal Elite List
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Dec 2020
•22 Gentry Locke Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2021
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Aug 2020
•21 Gentry Locke Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America
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Aug 2019
•20 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 2019 'Best Lawyers in America '
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Aug 2018
•Gentry Locke attorneys again recognized as 2017 ‘Legal Elite’
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Dec 2017
•21 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 2018 Best Lawyers in America
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Aug 2017
•Twenty-Two Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 'The Best Lawyers in America'
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Oct 2016
•23 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 2016 “Best Lawyers in America”
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Aug 2015
•Twenty-One Gentry Locke Attorneys Earn Best Lawyers Designations and One Lawyer of the Year
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Aug 2014
•Twenty-two Attorneys named to 2014 Best Lawyers in America list; Firm Ranked in Tier 1 for Best Law Firms
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Aug 2013
•Twenty-four Gentry Locke Attorneys Named 'Best Lawyers'
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Sep 2012

Real Estate, Land Use, and Zoning
Trusts & Estates
Corporate
Banking
Tax
Hospitality
Business Succession Planning
Entity Formation & Governance
Estate Planning
Mergers & Acquisitions
Non-Profit Organizations
Tax Credit Financing

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 40013, Roanoke, VA 24011

University Attended:

University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, B.S., Finance, 1986

Law School Attended:

Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1992

Year of First Admission:

1993

Admission:

1992, Virginia; 1993, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Memberships:

Affiliations

•Member, Board of Directors, RBTC (2015-Present)
•Past Member, Board of Directors, Child Health Investment Partnership of Roanoke Valley (2015-2024); Board Chair (2018-2019)
•Past Member, Board of Directors, Apple Ridge Farm (2006-2014); former Board Chair
•Past Board Chairman, Presbyterian Community Center in Roanoke
•Past Board Member, Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce
•Graduate, Leadership Roanoke Valley
•Law Clerk to the Honorable H. Emory Widener, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit, 1992-1993

ISLN:

900732612

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4.7/5.0 (26 reviews)

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4.6/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.6/5.0
Judgment
4.6/5.0
Communication
4.7/5.0
Legal Experience
4.8/5.0

5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/06/19 in Business Law

Clark is knowledgeable, ethical, and easy to work with. He represents his clients well without making matters difficult.

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/06/19 in Business Law

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/24/19 in Real Estate

Clark is an excellent attorney. He is thoughtful, kind and extremely competent in his legal practice.

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/23/19 in Estate Planning

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/10/19 in Real Estate

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/10/19 in Real Estate

Clark is a prince of a man, and a wonderful lawyer who is tops in his area.

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/09/19 in Trusts and Estates

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Roanoke, VA
SunTrust Plaza , 10 Franklin Road SE, Suite 900
Roanoke, VA 24011

540-983-9384 Phone
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