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Gerard Virga received his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and then earned his juris doctorate from Cumberland School of Law.
Mr. Virga also had the distinguished honor of being a law clerk for former United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions and an Assistant Attorney General under Attorney General Charlie Crist. Following his legal service to the State of Florida and the United States, Mr. Virga returned home and opened The Virga Law Firm, P.A.
Mr. Virga is the lead attorney of The Virga Law Firm. The firm has grown to include law offices in Panama City, Fort Walton, Pensacola, Orlando, Destin, Panama City Beach, and Tallahassee Florida. Mr. Virga has routinely handled divorce and family law litigation for thousands of clients throughout Florida, having practiced in numerous counties and circuits throughout the state of Florida.
Mr. Virga has almost exclusively, devoted his practice to family law and divorce litigation. His reputation as an avid family law litigator was achieved by zealously representing thousands of clients in almost every type of family law case imaginable.
This attention to detail, compassion for clients, and aggressive representation has led to the expansion of his firm throughout Florida.
Among the many awards and accolades that Mr. Virga has received, he is most proud of being named in the “10 Best” by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Mr. Virga has also been recognized by the National Advocates as a “Top Lawyer”, been given a distinguished honor by being named in the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers”, and listed as a Super Lawyer’s Rising Star.
| Gerard Matthew Virga, Jr.: | Member at The The Virga Law Firm, P.A. |
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415 Richard Jackson Blvd Suite 500 Panama City, FL 32407 |
| Website: | https://www.thevirgalawfirm.com/ |
| Offices: |
The Virga Law Firm, P.A.
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Federal District Court Northern District Court of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Federal District Court Northern District Court of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Federal District Court Northern District Court of Florida | Member | 1900 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Member | 2004 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Bay County Bar Association | First Saturday Legal Clinic | 2006 - 2008 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawFACDLE | Attorney Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Attorney Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawFACDLE | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawFACDLE | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Attorney Member | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Top 100 Trial Lawyers | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Top 100 Trial Lawyers | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Top 100 Trial Lawyers | 2014 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| 10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
| Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
| Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
| Outstanding Pro Bono Service | Florida Supreme Court | 2008 |
| Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award | Florida Supreme Court | 2007 |
| Honors Attorney Position | Attorney General Charlie Crist | 2004 |
| Associate Editor | American Journal of Trial Advocacy | 2003 |
| Vulcan Materials Legal Writing Award | American Journal of Trial Advocacy | 2002 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2000 |
| University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2000 |
| Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
| Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Joe Francis and Girl's Gone Wild Federal Civil Case | Defense Verdict |
| Lee v. State of Florida | Reversed and Remanded |
| SMITH v. STATE 993 So.2d 588 (2008) | . AFFIRMED in part, REVERSED in part, |
| State v. Ouzt | Judgment of Acquittal |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 873071 | Member in Good Standing | 2004 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Journal of Trial Advocacy | UNITED STATES V. GRICCO: EXPERT TESTIMONY CONCERNING HANDWRITING ANALYSIS--SCIENCE OR JUNK? | 2002 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Women League of Voters | Judicial Qualifications and Ethics | 2014 |
| Optimist Club Breakfast | Judicial Ethics and Qualifications | 2014 |
| Lecture on Family Law and Probate | Family Law and Probate | 2014 |
| Kiwanis Club Luncheon | Family Law and the Judicial Process | 2014 |
| Forum | Role of the Judicial System | 2014 |
| Concerned Citizens of America | The role of the judicial system | 2014 |
| Bay County Bar Association | Judicial Qualifications | 2014 |
| Morning News | Alimony Reform in Florida | 2012 |
| Evening News | Florida Divorce Rates | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Law Clerk to Senator Jeff Sessions | United State's Senator | 2003 - 2003 |
| Law Clerk to Senator Jeff Sessions | United State's Senator | 2003 - 2003 |
| Partner Attorney | Virga Law Offices, P.A. | 2007 - 2015 |
| Lead Attorney | The Virga Law Firm, P.A. | N/A |
| Lead Attorney | The Virga Law Firm, P.A. | 2015 - 1900 |
| Lead Attorney | The Virga Law Firm, P.A. | N/A |
