September 2026 edition

Gentry Locke vs Lichtenstein Law Group

Head-to-head across 1 shared market (Roanoke, VA) — branded search demand, market rank, and which firm AI assistants actually recommend. Measured from Google Ads search volume at metro scope, refreshed monthly.

Which firm gets more branded searches?

Gentry Locke attracts more branded search demand — 210 vs 130 branded searches per month across the shared market. Branded searches are people typing the firm's name into Google rather than a generic phrase like "car accident lawyer."

MarketGentry Locke /moLichtenstein Law Group /moShare of demand
Roanoke, VA 210 #2 130 #3 11.1% · 6.8%

Which firm do AI assistants recommend?

When AI assistants (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude) were asked to recommend an injury lawyer in Roanoke, VA this month, Lichtenstein Law Group was named in 6 of 16 tested prompts, versus 1 for Gentry Locke.

AI recommendation instrumentGentry LockeLichtenstein Law Group
Named when AI assistants are asked to recommend an injury lawyer (September 2026) 1 of 16 6 of 16

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Firm profiles

Gentry Locke — full Brand Demand Profile →
Lichtenstein Law Group — full Brand Demand Profile →

Both firms are indexed editorially among 1435 measured firms. Figures are Google Keyword Planner bands, not exact counts; AI recommendation counts come from standardized consumer prompts tested against ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude each month. Methodology. Inclusion can be purchased; results cannot — no firm can pay to change a number on this page.
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