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:

Paul G. Beers
Commercial Litigation

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

Maryellen F. Goodlatte
Real Estate

“GFD&G has built a strong reputation for good work and creative solutions,” said Maryellen Goodlatte. “Considering the immense competition for these categories, it is an honor to be recognized.”

Glenn, Feldmann, Darby & Goodlatte, currently located in the Hancock Building in downtown Roanoke, has been serving the legal needs of SW Virginia for 56 years. The attorneys of GFD&G are highly recognized for their personal and efficient approach and for achieving desirable outcomes for their clients. As the only Meritas affiliated law firm in the region, they are uniquely able to put clients in contact with resources from around the world.

Building upon a foundation of integrity and professional responsibility, the attorneys of GFD&G recognize that being client-based means being community focused. As active members of Western Virginia’s legal and professional community, they pride themselves on their reputation as responsible corporate citizens and community contributors. Their most recent contribution has been as primary sponsor of the LEAP program – bringing local farm fresh foods to the underserved neighborhoods in the Roanoke area through the West End Community Market.