November 2010  – The Virginia law firm of Glenn, Feldmann, Darby & Goodlatte announced two partners have joined their colleagues in attaining the highest rating through the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review.  The AV Preeminent rating – the highest offered – results from the evaluation of a lawyer’s ethical standards and demonstration of professional excellence.

September 15, 2010 – U.S. News Media Group, the nation's leading source of rankings and service journalism and Best Lawyers, the leading survey of lawyers worldwide, recently announced the expansion of the U.S. News signature series of rankings to include an assessment of law firms. The Best Lawyers publication, which hits newsstands today, ranked three Glenn, Feldmann, Darby& Goodlatte attorneys – covering four practice areas. U.S. News & World Report has posted online at www.usnews.com/bestlawfirms the first-tier rankings by state which includes GFD&G in these four practice areas.  Selections are based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 3.1 million confidential evaluations of the top attorneys nationwide. The recipients are as follows:

Roanoke, Virginia – Super Lawyers announced today that 75% of the shareholders at Glenn, Feldmann, Darby & Goodlatte will receive high honors in the 2010 publication – including one in the coveted “Rising Star” category. The recipients are as follows:

Paul G. Beers: Criminal Defense

Harwell “Sam” M. Darby, Jr.: Business/Corporate

Mark E. Feldmann: Business Litigation

Maryellen F. Goodlatte: Real Estate

Robert A. Ziogas: Civil Litigation Defense

2010 Virginia Rising Stars: Jeremy E. Carroll

Roanoke, Virginia – The Jefferson Center in Roanoke formally announced David I. Tenzer from the law firm of Glenn, Feldmann, Darby & Goodlatte as the new Board of Directors Chairman. Elected by the Board of Directors in June and Tenzer will begin his one year term in July 2010. He assumes the office most recently held by Ed Hall of Hall & Associates.

“We are excited to have David assume the leadership role, especially at this time of change and opportunity,” said Interim-Executive Director, John Levin. “He brings fresh ideas, extensive knowledge of the organization, a true passion for the arts and a deep understanding of the important role Jefferson Center plays in supporting arts and education in the Roanoke regional community.”

Roanoke, VA - The law firm of Glenn, Feldmann, Darby & Goodlatte announced the election of associate attorney Amanda E. Shaw to The Roanoke Bar Association Board of Directors. Elections were held at the Bar Association annual meeting on June 8, 2010, at The Shenandoah Club in downtown Roanoke. The 2-year term of service begins immediately.

Over the past twelve years, Amanda, a skilled litigator, has argued cases at every level of state court in Virginia, including the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Virginia Court of Appeals, and has appeared in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. She joined Glenn, Feldmann, Darby & Goodlatte in 2009 where she is teamed with other experienced attorneys to provide representation to businesses, individuals, non-profits, and municipal interests.

More Info : Roanoke Bar Association.