is the Chair of Gentry Locke’s Government and Regulatory Affairs Practice Group and also the President of Gentry Locke Consulting. Greg is a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates, where he served on the Courts of Justice, Rules, Commerce & Labor, Transportation and Privileges and Elections committees, and served on the Rules and Privileges & Elections committees. Greg is also a litigation partner specializing in complex business cases, representing individuals and companies in courts throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation.
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•People would be surprised to know...
I served as YMCA Model General Assembly Youth Governor of Virginia in 1994.
•If I weren't practicing law...
I would be a sports broadcaster. I am an avid college and professional sports fan.
Experience
•Represents auto dealers in mergers and acquisitions, licensure, contracts, employment and other matters
•Represents renewable energy companies and associations before the Virginia SCC
•Represents clients before the Virginia General Assembly and Executive Branch on issues including energy, finance, technology, healthcare, retail, gaming, transportation and more
•Represents companies and individuals before Virginia regulatory bodies includes the SCC, DMV, ABC, MVDB, DPOR, Board of Medicine and more
•Represents companies and individuals in enforcement actions brought by the Virginia Attorney General
•Represented international lender in major acquisition in shared solar industry
•Represented leading renewable energy associations in the drafting and passage of the Virginia Clean Economy Act
•Represented renewable energy trade associations, electric vehicle infrastructure companies and automobile dealers in passage of electric vehicle legislation
•Represented renewable energy company in obtaining Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) from SCC for major solar project
•Represented numerous renewable energy and commercial developers in litigation brought by landowners against economic development projects
•Represents national and international companies and startups in Virginia economic development and procurement projects
•Represented Fortune 100 company in drafting and passage of Virginia’s Data Privacy Act
•Represents leading public safety towing associations in all transportation legislation
•Represents Virginia’s leading cannabis trade association
•Represents renewable energy companies and associations in all matters related to energy, land use, taxation and more
•Represented ratepayer advocate association in utility regulation reform legislation
•Represented numerous companies and individuals in the enforcement of contracts
•Represented Fortune 500 company in successful enforcement of non-competition/non-solicitation agreement
•Represents financial institutions before NASD, FINRA and other regulatory bodies
•Represented patent holder in successful patent infringement litigation
•Represented national lighting manufacturer in successful suit against former employees
•Represented landowner in successful tax assessment appeal of 3,000+ acre property
•Represented company in trade dress litigation brought by national leader in industry
•Represented numerous lending institutions in various Uniform Commercial Code litigation
•Successfully litigated Fair Credit Reporting Act and Virginia Consumer Protection Act matters
•Jury trial experience in state courts throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
•Appellate experience in the Virginia Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Awards
•Designated one of the “Legal Elite” in Administrative/Government/Legislative law by Virginia Business magazine (2019-2020, 2022-2025) and for Government & Regulatory Affairs (2021)
•Named a “Leader in the Law” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly (2017)
•Recipient, Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell (2012)
•Named a Top Rated Lawyer for Commercial Litigation, General Practice, and Products Liability law by American Lawyer Media (2013)
•Named to the Blue Ridge Business Journal’s “20 Under 40 List” of the Blue Ridge Region’s up-and-coming business leaders (2010)
•Designated as one of the Legal Elite in the Young Lawyer category by Virginia Business magazine (2004 and 2009)
•Recipient, RPV Governor’s Award - recognized as Best Chair throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia
•Named a Virginia Super Lawyers for Legislative and Government Relations (2018-2025); previously named Rising Star in the area of Business Litigation (2008, 2010, 2012-2016), General Litigation and Personal Injury Plaintiff (2008), Commercial Litigation (2011)
•Roanoke Bar Association President’s Volunteer Service Award, Bronze level, for 100-249 hours of community service in a calendar year
•“Largest Verdicts in Virginia” designation (2006) as recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published Work
•Co-author, They All Fall Down: An Overview of the Law on Deck and Balcony Collapses; “Virginia Lawyer,” the official publication of the Virginia State Bar, Volume 65/Number 4 (December 2016).
Case Studies
The results of client matters depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter. Past successes do not predict or guarantee future successes.
•Nov 22, 2016 - $1.75 Million Settlement for Fall Victim due to Nursing Malpractice
•Aug 18, 2015 - Fraud and Breach of Contract Claims Dismissed, Affirmed on Appeal
•Mar 19, 2014 - Homeowner's Attempt to Void Mortgage Denied
•Apr 23, 2013 - Blinded Employee Agrees to $14 Million-dollar Settlement ($16.5M Payout)
Library
•26 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 2025 Virginia Business Legal Elite List
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Dec 2025
•Virginia Business Names K. Brett Marston and Gregory D. Habeeb to its 2025 Virginia 500 Power List
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Sep 2025
•20 Gentry Locke Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers Lists
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May 2025
•29 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 2024 Virginia Business Legal Elite List
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Dec 2024
•18 Gentry Locke Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers Lists
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Apr 2024
•23 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 2023 Virginia Business Legal Elite List
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Nov 2023
•17 Gentry Locke Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers Lists
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Apr 2023
•Twenty Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 2022 Legal Elite List
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Dec 2022
•Super Lawyers 2022 Recognizes 17 Gentry Locke Lawyers
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May 2022
•2023 Gentry Locke Seminars
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May 2022
•2022 Gentry Locke Seminar
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Apr 2022
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Feb 2022
•Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognizes 18 Lawyers on 2021 Lists
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May 2021
•Interstate 81 Developments, Impacts, and Updates
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Feb 2021
•Twenty Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to Legal Elite List
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Dec 2020
•Five Things to Expect in the Upcoming Special Session
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Jul 2020
•Virginia’s New Laws
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Jun 2020
•A consequential year for energy policy in Virginia
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May 2020
•20 Gentry Locke Lawyers Named as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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Apr 2020
•CARES Act
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Apr 2020
•The Governor’s New Executive Order: What’s Closing and What’s Not
Articles
Mar 2020
•What you need to know about the state government’s response to COVID-19
Articles
Mar 2020
•Gentry Locke Announces 2020 Management Committee
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Jan 2020
•25 Gentry Locke attorneys named 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
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Apr 2019
•Gentry Locke personal injury team earns $2.1M settlement in death cases
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Apr 2019
•Gentry Locke Announces Opening of New Richmond Office and Welcomes New Partner John G. ‘Chip' Dicks
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Sep 2018
•Partner Greg Habeeb lauded as 'legislative all-star' in Editorial by The Roanoke Times
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Jul 2018
•27 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
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Apr 2018
•Legal Malpractice case now included on 'Million-Dollar Settlements of 2017' list by Virginia Lawyers Weekly
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Mar 2018
•Gentry Locke attorneys Habeeb and Coley honored by Virginia Lawyers Weekly
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Nov 2017
•$1.75 Million Settlement for Fall Victim due to Nursing Malpractice The results of client matters depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter. Past successes do not predict or guarantee future successes.
Case Studies
Nov 2016
•Rights of Deck and Balcony Collapse Victims in Virginia
Articles
May 2016
•Twenty-six Gentry Locke Attorneys Named '2016 Virginia Super Lawyers'
News
Apr 2016
•Fraud and Breach of Contract Claims Dismissed, Affirmed on Appeal The results of client matters depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter. Past successes do not predict or guarantee future successes.
Case Studies
Aug 2015
•28 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named 2015 Virginia Super Lawyers
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Apr 2015
•27 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to Lists of 2014 Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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Jun 2014
•How Much Is Enough?
Articles
May 2014
•Homeowner's Attempt to Void Mortgage Denied The results of client matters depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter. Past successes do not predict or guarantee future successes.
Case Studies
Mar 2014
•Twenty-five Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 'Virginia Super Lawyers' for 2013
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Jun 2013
•Blinded Employee Agrees to $14 Million-dollar Settlement ($16.5M Payout) The results of client matters depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter. Past successes do not predict or guarantee future successes.
Case Studies
Apr 2013
•2013 'Top Rated Lawyers' at Gentry Locke
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Oct 2012
•Three Gentry Locke Attorneys Receive Client Distinction Awards in 2012
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Oct 2012
•Twenty-four Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 'Virginia Super Lawyers' for 2012
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Jun 2012
•$4 Million Settlement in Product Liability Case holds implications for U.S. business owners who buy parts manufactured overseas
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May 2007
•Gentry Locke receives top 20 Jury Verdict for 2006
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Jan 2007
•Gentry Locke Lawyers Named to 2004 Virginia Legal Elite
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