Michael Ray Goodson Attorney

Michael Ray Goodson is a distinguished Attorney and Counselor at Law at The Virga Law Firm, P.A. An Orlando native, Michael studied Psychology and Music Performance at the University of Florida. He later studied Family Law and Criminal law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. After graduation, Michael worked as an Assistant State Attorney in Panama City, where he was able to help victims and their families who were affected by crime. He later joined the team at The Virga Law Firm, P.A., where he now practices criminal defense and family law. Additionally, Michael is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. Read More

Christopher Melendez Attorney

Christopher Melendez joined The Virga Law Firm in 2016. He brings years of conflict resolution skills he learned a business manager, superb legal writing and research ability, and previous experience in saving both homes and families in counties all over the state of Florida. Read More

Robert Boyette Attorney

Robert Grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and is the oldest son to a Panama City Native. He spent his summers as a child vacationing with his parents and visiting relatives in Panama City Beach. He attended the University of Florida where he received his Bachelor’s degree. After receiving his Bachelor’s Robert attended Law School at Florida Coastal School of Law where he completed his Juris Doctorate in 2005. After Law School, Robert accepted a position with the Public Defender’s Office in Panama City where he worked to tirelessly defend people with no means to defend themselves. Robert began working at The Virga Law Firm in Spring of 2016. Read More

Erin Baur Attorney

Erin Baur has spent her entire life in the Florida Panhandle, and is proud to be serving the legal needs of individuals from that area. During her time at Florida Coastal School of Law, Erin interned at the Office of the Public Defender for the 4th Circuit. In 2014, she received her Juris Doctor and was recognized for her dedication to Pro Bono services. Erin now devotes her practice to guiding parents and children through family law matters.

William J. “West” Ritchie Attorney

William J. “West” Ritchie is a managing attorney for The Virga Law Firm’s Pensacola office. He is well-versed in storm and hurricane insurance claims, construction defect litigation, BP oil spill claims, and insurance defense litigation. Mr. Ritchie has represented clients in the Panhandle for the past 28 years. Some of his current practice areas include Hurricane claims, Construction Defect Litigation, B.P. claims and Insurance Defense Litigation. After Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle in October 2018, he got right to work to hear the stories of claimants who needed to file homeowners’ insurance claims but did not know where to begin. Read More

Tim Baldwin Attorney

Born and raised in Pensacola, Florida, Tim decided to become a lawyer at a young age. Tim was raised the son of a baptist preacher and taught right from wrong. He was taught to treat people with respect and to be honest and fair in his dealings and relationships. It was this desire to help people that drove Tim to become an attorney, gave him a passion for justice and inspired him to protect the integrity of America's great and unique constitutional and legal system. Read More