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The Merna Law Group, P.C.
The Merna Law Group, bankruptcy lawyers, is a premier bankruptcy law firm in the state of Virginia with lawyers serving Virginia Beach, Richmond and Newport News. Winners of over 35 awards for Excellence over the past 7 years, our expert attorneys have represented 1,000’s of clients in extremely successful bankruptcy and divorce cases and are some of the best bankruptcy attorneys in the state. John G. Merna has also served as past President of the Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association. 
Prior to establishing the firm in 2003, Mr. Merna was the founder and partner in a prominent Los Angeles bankruptcy law firm. His experience with clients under stress on both coasts played a significant part in his philosophy that meeting an attorney does not have to be an impersonal, confusing, or judgmental experience for clients.
The attorneys and staff at The Merna Law Group strive to provide accessible and understandable legal services in a stress-free and friendly environment. We invite you to give us a call. We look forward to seeing the smile on your face when you realize how much better we can make your life.
OUR OFFICES: Our Virginia Beach, Newport News & Richmond offices service the following juridictions: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Smithfield, Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, Gloucester, Williamsburg, Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Powhatan, Dinwiddie, Franklin, Accomack, Petersburg, Poquoson, Amelia, Prince George, Goochland, Charles City, Sussex, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Mechanicsville, Hanover, and Midlothian.
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A Poor Credit Score Affects More Than Your Ability to Get A Loan or A Good Interest Rate
By John G. Merna, Esq.Many people suffer under the stress of having poor credit for years, decades, sometimes their whole life. Too often when they discuss their situation with a friend or family members, they simplify the situation by saying they have “bad credit”. ...
February Is “Fresh Start” Month.
Find out the facts: - Bankruptcy does not destroy your credit. - You can buy a house within 2-3 years after bankruptcy. -You will not lose your security clearance. - You can be among the many millionaires that used bankruptcy to help them build their financial wealth....
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