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.
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415 Richard Jackson Blvd, Suite 500, Panama City, FL, 32407
109 E. Garden St, Suite B, Pensacola, FL, 32502
1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite #160, Orlando, FL, 32810
134 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
455 Harrison Ave, Suite E, Panama City, FL, 32401
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Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Gerard is known as the absolute best in family law for a reason. He really does work tirelessly on your case and cares. Not to mention, he is the equivalent to a walking law library. The man truly knows his stuff and is a beast in the courtroom. He has 20 years of experience in family law and it show...
Posted by Sandra | March 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Virga is an outstanding and professional divorce attorney. He listens and understands his client’s needs. He has excellent communication skills and explains the laws so the client has a clear understanding of the his/her case. He is one of the most caring people I have ever meet. He works ti...
Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Virga is an excellent attorney. He always quickly responds to any questions I have about my case, explains the process of what is going on, and what to expect. Going through anything like this is stressful but he has truly been a blessing during the difficult time.
Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney
(I am not reviewing Mr. Virga himself, but I am reviewing his law firm based on our experience with the firm). Do NOT hire the Virga Law firm in Panama City Beach, FL! Besides not getting the result we were hoping for, the bigger issues we experienced were lack of communication, lack of professional...
Posted by AMBER | September 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This "Law Firm" is a JOKE! They sit in their cushy offices overlooking the world's most beautiful beaches and ROB the poor saps of Bay County who were stupid enough to sign a contract with them. We hired them 17 months ago for a simple divorce and after shelling out thousands and thousands of dollar...
"Gerard is my supervising attorney and lead partner of my firm. Gerard demonstrated to me an incredible amount of knowledge about family and criminal law, and had the answer to every question I had as an attorney starting in family law. Gerard cares about his community and has led numerous charity events since my start there two years ago. Gerard is a model attorney and boss, sharing his knowledge, and demonstrating zealous advocacy and compassion for his clients, and participation in the community that employs us."
"I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Virga is a compassionate and dedicated attorney, who truly cares about his clients. I have seen Mr. Virga address client concerns at all hours of the day and personally invest himself in their legal issues."
"Gerard is a fantastic attorney. I have referred many clients and friends who have family law issues to his law firm. If you ever need help with a family law issue, look no further!"
"I endorse this lawyer.Gerard is a man of integrity. He cares about his clients and works hard for them. He is an amazing strategist. His knowledge of Family Law is far above his contemporaries."
"Gerard is smarter than 95% of people I know, including lawyers. His intelligence combined with his work ethic make him an extremely effective advocate. Gerard is the kind of evil genius I'd want on my side heading into a courtroom battle."
"Gerard is a brilliant attorney; truly he is one of the smartest people I have met. I have found Gerard very knowledgeable on law and legal procedure, and am extremely impressed by his ability to devise and execute an aggressive legal strategy. I think it is fair to say that if you get caught in a foxhole, Gerard Virga is the guy you want to have with you!"
"I regularly refer family law and civil litigation cases to Mr. Virga because of his skill and knowledge of those areas of law. The clients I refer to Mr. Virga are always satisfied with and complimentary of his services."
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2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Outstanding Pro Bono Service, Florida Supreme Court
2007
Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, Florida Supreme Court
2004
Honors Attorney Position, Attorney General Charlie Crist
2003
Associate Editor, American Journal of Trial Advocacy
2002
Vulcan Materials Legal Writing Award, American Journal of Trial Advocacy
2015 - Present
Lead Attorney, The Virga Law Firm, P.A.
2007 - 2015
Partner Attorney, Virga Law Offices, P.A.
2003 - 2003
Law Clerk to Senator Jeff Sessions, United State's Senator
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100 Trial Lawyers
2013 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawFACDLEAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2004 - Present
Florida BarMember
Member
2006 - 2008
Bay County Bar AssociationFirst Saturday Legal Clinic
Defense Verdict
Reversed and Remanded
Judgment of Acquittal
. AFFIRMED in part, REVERSED in part,
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Judicial Qualifications and Ethics
2014
Judicial Ethics and Qualifications
2014
Family Law and Probate
2014
Family Law and the Judicial Process
2014
Role of the Judicial System
2014
The role of the judicial system
2014
2012
Alimony Reform in Florida
2011
Florida Divorce Rates
2002
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