Gentry Locke Attorneys

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  • Established in 1923
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  • Gentry Locke is a dynamic law firm fiercely driven to achieve success for our clients through uncommon thinking.
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Employment & Labor

Our primary task is to solve "people problems"

Management Advice

Gentry Locke’s Employment & Labor group helps companies solve their “people problems.” Since these problems come in all shapes and sizes and can be exceedingly complex, experience is essential.

Group Chair David Paxton oversees a legal team known for giving candid, realistic assessments and creative solutions. Our clients have come to rely on the commonsense approach that we take to resolving problems in today’s increasingly litigious society. We anticipate issues before they happen and provide counsel to minimize risk, and when disputes occur, we serve as dedicated advocates for our clients’ positions.

Our Labor Law attorneys steadfastly believe that businesses are better off if they remain union-free. We regularly represent businesses faced with union organizing campaigns and initiatives. In so doing, we strive to ensure that our clients oppose the union using lawful means and strategies. We also have substantial experience representing employers on unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).


Securing our services reflects a decision to manage risk and, when possible, to avoid litigation.

Our clients who own or operate companies appreciate that we are accessible, cost-effective, and driven to completely serve their needs.

We have a demonstrated track record of competing successfully with both larger regional national law firms, as well as employment and labor boutiques. The members of our Employment and Labor team have been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers in America, and have earned leadership positions in national and statewide professional organizations.

Litigation and trials

Many employment decisions result in a government investigation or a lawsuit by a disgruntled employee. We regularly represent businesses in response to complaints filed with the Department of Labor, OFCCP, OSHA, the National Labor Relations Board, the Employment Equal Opportunity Commission and Virginia’s Department of Labor & Industry. Whatever the forum, our attorneys are equally adept at mediation, arbitration, and federal and state court proceedings.

We know that a trial is sometimes the right answer to a disputed matter. When it makes sense to litigate, wise employers turn to Gentry Locke for candid counsel, deep experience, and our reputation with federal and state judges across Virginia—crucial attributes in a legal team.

When litigating a matter, a new level of trust and confidence is earned from management as we partner with our clients to a successful resolution. Our clients have firsthand knowledge of our ability to litigate cases brought by or against current or former employees. The issues cover the gamut: discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, non-compete and nondisclosure violations, trade secret claims, wage-hour/overtime issues, whistleblower claims, unfair labor practice charges, and employee benefits disputes, just to name a few.

Our work is valued by our clients, respected by opponents, and well regarded by those before whom we bring the case. When the dust of conflict settles, our clients know that we have represented their interests zealously.

We encourage you to review our Employment and Labor Practice Group attorneys’ personal pages for additional information and then contact us to discuss your company’s legal needs

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4.7/5.0 (380 reviews)
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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Noah P. Sullivan by a Attorney on 08/11/23 in Government

    Noah Sullivan was one of the best attorneys I've worked with in my +20+ years of assisting the Virginia Governor's Office with the regulatory review process. He understands the law and regulations and how to get things done. Very high emo... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Noah P. Sullivan by a Partner on 07/31/23 in Litigation

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Diversity

Diversity is and will always be a focus of our law firm. Gentry Locke understands that each person has unique attributes and backgrounds, and we benefit from these diverse qualities. We value differences, including life and work experiences, personal and religious values, work practice, family responsibilities, age, race, gender, ethnicity, disability and cultural backgrounds. We strive to recruit attorneys and staff with outstanding legal skills and ethics, as well as diverse backgrounds, to allow us to better serve our clients.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IS THE LAW

Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, national origin, religion or disability. We are committed to promoting a diverse workplace that represents the rich and varied perspectives reflected in our community.

Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore recruits, hires, promotes, pays and retains its employees solely on the basis of their qualification and performance without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, and any other characteristic protected by law. Further, Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore does not discriminate against any individual (other than an unauthorized alien) with respect to recruitment, hiring or discharging of the individual from employment because of such individual's citizenship status. This provision applies with respect to "citizens" and "intending citizens" as those terms have been defined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

  1. Matter Budgeting and Financial Management

    • Does the firm establish formal budgets for client engagements? Yes
    • Are bills submitted electronically? Yes
  2. Quality Management

    • Does the firm conduct end of matter reviews? Yes
  3. Litigation General Best Practices

    • Does the firm have a formalized new associate litigation training/mentoring program? Yes
    • Does the firm's litigation department have a structured approach to early case assessment? For example: Does your firm implement a standard approach to determine risks and strengths early in a case to assess trial or settlement options? Yes
    • Does the firm have an established records management team to assist clients with records retention, compliance and litigation preparedness? Yes
  4. Litigation eDiscovery Best Practices

    • Does the firm have an established eDiscovery Committee? Yes
    • Does your firm have any educational programs designed to address the changing federal rules of civil procedure? Yes
    • Does the firm have a standardized litigation hold program in place for its clients? Yes
    • Does your firm have a standardized protocol to guide client data collection? (i.e. Maintaining chain of custody, utilizing forensically sound procedures) Yes
    • Does the firm have a standardized protocol to guide processing clients' edata? (i.e. all data produced in PDF, meta data preserved?) Yes
    • Does the firm have a standardized approach for document reviews across practice groups (i.e. established protocol for eDiscovery review depending on the needs of the case) No
  5. Vendor Management

    • Does the firm have preferred vendor relationships? Yes
  6. Knowledge Management

    • Does the firm have a knowledge management program? No
  7. Disaster Recovery

    • Does the firm have a disaster recovery plan in place? Yes

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