About John G.
John G. Merna is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1992. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Merna is the founder and managing attorney of The Merna Law Group, P.C., a law firm specializing in bankruptcy and foreclosure defense. The firm's offices are located in Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Newport News, Virginia.
Mr. Merna earned his Juris Doctor degree from George Mason University School of Law in 1992. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1981. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Arizona, obtained in 1986.
Mr. Merna's practice focuses on bankruptcy law, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, and foreclosure defense. He represents individuals and families seeking relief from financial difficulties, guiding them through the complexities of bankruptcy proceedings and helping them achieve a fresh financial start. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
With over 33 years of experience, Mr. Merna has handled numerous bankruptcy cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Before establishing The Merna Law Group in 2003, he was the founder and partner in a prominent Los Angeles bankruptcy law firm. His extensive experience includes representing clients in the Central District of California, including the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside Divisions.
Mr. Merna is an active member of the Virginia State Bar and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He served as the President of the Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association from 2010 to 2011. He is also a member of the Virginia Beach Bar Association. Mr. Merna is fluent in English and offers free consultations to prospective clients seeking assistance with bankruptcy and foreclosure defense matters.
