John Merna Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Newport News

"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 experience.  Our goal is to remove that stress and make the process easy.  I haven't done my job unless the client feels that way.". About my firm:. Founder of The Merna Law Group, P.C. voted "Best Law Firm" in several cities throughout the Tidewater area by readers of The Virginian Pilot and in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, & 2011.. Associations:. President of the Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association - 2010-2011Associations: Virginia State Bar, California State Bar, Board Member of the Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association, Member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers.. Education:B.A. Political Science, Virginia TechM.A. Journalism, University of ArizonaJ.D. Law, George Mason University School of LawPrior Experience: Central Intelligence AgencyBar Membership: Virginia & California