Exhibit 23.2






                         Consent of Independent Auditors



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8)  dated  July  12,  2002  and  the  related  Prospectus  pertaining  to  the
LandAmerica  Financial Group, Inc. Outside  Directors  Deferral Plan, as amended
and restated as of April 24, 2002, of our report dated  February 20, 2002,  with
respect to the  consolidated  financial  statements and schedules of LandAmerica
Financial  Group,  Inc.  included in its Annual  Report (Form 10-K) for the year
ended December 31, 2001, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                                /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Richmond, Virginia
July 8, 2002