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Lora L. Steverson has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2007 and has focused her practice in the areas of Family Law and Landlord Tenant Law.. Lora was born and raised in Mooresville, Indiana. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Indiana University in 1994 graduating on the Dean’s List and where she was a member of the Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha. She was the recipient of a Rotary Foundation Scholarship where she studied abroad at Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador en la facultad de Jurisprudencia. She earned her Juris Doctor Degree from Florida State University College of Law where she was a member of the Jessup Moot Court Team and the Women’s Law Symposium President. Lora is currently active in several professional organizations as well as community groups. She has served for several years on the Board for the Sarasota Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers as Director, Treasurer, President and Past President. She received the FAWL (Florida Association For Women Lawyers) Leader in the Law Award in 2022.

Attorney Christopher Melendez is the Managing Attorney for The Virga Law Firm's Tallahassee office.  Mr. Melendez is an experienced, knowlegeable and compassionate family law attorney who has helped countless families throughout the state of Florida.. Christopher Melendez focuses  almost exclusively on assisting families navigating the emotionally charged and often legally complex area of family law. Working with high asset and liability distribution and alimony schedules, establishing paternity, drafting parenting plans and time-sharing calendars, calculating child support, obtaining injunctions for protection, negotiating settlement terms, mediation advocacy, dividing retirement and other complex financial instruments and accounts are just some of the multiple legal areas of family law that Mr. Melendez practices.. Christopher graduated from Florida State University Cum Laude, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship.  After obtaining over a decade of experience in his families' business, Christopher went on to attend law school. While obtaining his law degree Christopher served as a teaching assistant for various courses, including: Florida Coastal’s Lawyering Process I (legal writing and research), Lawyering Process II, and Advanced Legal Research courses. In addition, Chris interned for in the United States Middle District of Florida and earned a certificate in legal research, writing, and drafting.. Joining The Virga Law Firm, P.A. in 2016, Christopher brings years of conflict resolution experience, superb legal writing, and a dedication to thorough research and zealous advocacy to help families in need.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Tampa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Tampa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Tampa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Tampa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Tampa and surrounding areas.