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John Gerth Merna

Also known as John G. Merna

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Overview

Practice Areas

21% Bankruptcy / Debt
17 years
20% Divorce / Separation
17 years
20% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
17 years
20% Bankruptcy / Chapter 13
17 years
19% Foreclosure
17 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

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Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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Gloucester, VA 23061
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Yorktown, VA 23692
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Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Languages Spoken

English
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"I founded The Merna Law Group with the idea that everyone has the right to affordable legal help. The legal process can be a stressful and difficult... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 10 reviews “Thanks John. You're the best!!” Posted by: Kelly, 7 months ago. Client Review: I was very impressed with John Merna when we first met. He was professional, but cool and casual and friendly. I immediately felt comfortable and... more Flag “Outstanding service and reliability” Posted by: a Chapter 7 client, 7 months ago. Client Review: " Thank you for the patience and understanding shown through some of the most difficult times. I could not have found a better team and law firm.... more Flag View all 10 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 12 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough... more Endorsement from lawyer: Bradley Fisher , Pensacola (FL), 3 months ago Attorney Merena exemplifies the very best attributes of an active attorney and a level of professionalism, confidence and skill we should all aspire... more Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Ostrowski , Cleveland (OH), 4 months ago View all 12 endorsements

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Average Client Rating

Former client? Write a review

10 reviews

“Thanks John. You're the best!!”

Posted by: Kelly, 7 months ago.

Client Review: I was very impressed with John Merna when we first met. He was professional, but cool and casual and friendly. I immediately felt comfortable and... more

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“Outstanding service and reliability”

Posted by: a Chapter 7 client, 7 months ago.

Client Review: " Thank you for the patience and understanding shown through some of the most difficult times. I could not have found a better team and law firm.... more

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12 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Bradley Fisher , Pensacola (FL), 3 months ago

Attorney Merena exemplifies the very best attributes of an active attorney and a level of professionalism, confidence and skill we should all aspire... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Ostrowski , Cleveland (OH), 4 months ago

Résumé

License

20 years since John Gerth Merna was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Virginia	Authorized to practice law	1992	10/09/2009

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Partner at The Law Offices of Lozano & Merna	1997–2003
Associate at Price & Associates	1995–1997

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
George Mason Univ SOL	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1992
University of Arizona	Journalism	Masters	1986

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
The Best Law Firm (Selected Cities)	The Virginian Pilot & HamptonRoads.com	2011
Reader's Choice Award for Best Law Firm	The Virginian Pilot	2010

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Virginia Beach Bar Association	2010-present
Admitted to Practice	United States District Court for the Eastern District of California	2007-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 15

Answers:	668	Legal Answers
	33	Best Answers - chosen by asker
	123	Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
	67	Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides:	47	Legal Guides
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

In re Malbon

Outcome: Negotiated Remainder Interest

Gary N. Fields v. Handyman of Hampton Roads, Ltd

Outcome: Judgment for defendant

In Re Packer

Outcome: Order granting

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
10 Bankruptcy Myths	The Merna Law Group	2010

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Bankruptcy Nuts & Bolts	National CLE	2010