Anna Potapova Ernest

Anna Potapova Ernest, the proud owner of Ernest Law Group PLC, is a highly sought-after and recognized advocate. She represents clients in Family Law, Immigration, Personal Injury, and other civil matters in State and Federal courts.

Ms. Ernest has also been interviewed numerous times by television and print media, including NBC, The Virginia Lawyers Weekly and The News Channel 3, regarding her publicized cases and in search of her professional opinion on legal issues affecting cases both nationally and in Virginia.

Courtroom and award success aside, Ms. Ernest values the relationships she builds with her clients and remains a caring and honest legal advocate, striving to address each client’s concerns and goals within their unique situation.

Ms. Ernest was born and raised in Rostov-on-Don, Southern Russia, and for the past eleven years she has lived in Virginia Beach. It was during her first visit to the United States in 2004, that Ms. Ernest realized her life’s dream.

When she observed her first court hearing, she became fascinated how the integrity of the American judicial system gave every citizen a voice and a chance to right a wrong, regardless of their background.

Education:

• Juris Doctor, Regent University School of Law (2013)
• B.S. Accounting and Finance (Cum Laude), Russian State University of Commerce (2005)

Associations & Memberships:

• Virginia Bar Association
• Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association
• Virginia Women Attorney’s Association
• Virginia Trial Lawyer’s Association