Atty. John Gerth Merna
John Gerth Merna is a lawyer practicing foreclosure, chapter 13 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy and 5 other areas of law. John received a M.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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John Gerth Merna is a Member based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at The Merna Law Group, P.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, chapter 7, trusts, and chapter 13. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1992), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1992), California (1995), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1995). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Arizona (M.A. Virginia, 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia Beach Bar Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Gerth Merna is a lawyer practicing foreclosure, chapter 13 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy and 5 other areas of law
- John received a M.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
- John practices at The Merna Law Group, P.C. in Virginia Beach, VA and 2 others locations
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Gerth Merna handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
John Gerth Merna is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →
John Gerth Merna is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →
John Gerth Merna is one of 8,886 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Virginia →
John Gerth Merna is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →
John Gerth Merna is one of 6,375 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Virginia Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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