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Trusted Legal Representation in Gulfport, Mississippi
At Coastwide Law, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions while prioritizing client well-being over legal jargon. With over two decades of experience in corporate and insurance defense litigation, probate, and elder law, our practice focuses on transforming legal challenges into opportunities for our clients. Our founder, licensed in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, brings personal and professional expertise in family law, estate planning, and special needs trusts, having navigated complex legal matters both professionally and personally.We serve clients across the Gulf Coast region with accessible, compassionate guidance, emphasizing proactive planning to prevent future crises. Our approach combines deep legal knowledge with a commitment to understanding each client's unique circumstances, ensuring tailored solutions that align with their long-term goals.
Services
Family Law
Elder Law
Probate Services
Estate Planning
Personal Injury
Adoption Cases
Special Needs Trusts
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of legal experience across three states.
- Our team provides compassionate, client-focused legal guidance.
- We specialize in complex family law and estate planning matters.
- Our attorneys combine personal and professional crisis management expertise.
- We serve clients throughout the Gulf Coast region with local knowledge.
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, and blended family matters with sensitivity and legal precision. We help clients navigate complex emotional and financial issues while protecting their rights. Our attorneys combine courtroom experience with mediation expertise to achieve favorable outcomes for families in transition.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives tailored to individual needs. Our planning helps clients protect assets, provide for loved ones, and avoid probate complications. We specialize in special needs trusts and intergenerational wealth transfer strategies for Gulf Coast families.
Probate Services
Our probate attorneys guide executors through estate administration, debt settlement, and asset distribution processes. We handle contested wills, trust disputes, and guardianship matters with legal expertise. Our goal is to minimize family conflict while ensuring compliance with Mississippi and Louisiana probate laws.
Elder Law
We provide legal solutions for aging clients including long-term care planning, Medicaid applications, and guardianship arrangements. Our elder law practice addresses age-related legal challenges while preserving client dignity. We help families navigate nursing home issues and interdiction proceedings across Gulf Coast communities.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases arising from accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Our attorneys negotiate with insurance companies and litigate cases to secure fair compensation. We focus on recovering damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering experienced by Gulf Coast residents.
People
Kathy Brown van Zutphen
Family Law Attorney & Gulfport Lawyer
Licensed in Alabama (1997), Mississippi (1999), and Louisiana (2008), Kathy brings 20+ years of litigation experience to family law and estate planning. She combines corporate law expertise with personal experience in adoption, caregiving, and business ownership to provide practical legal solutions.
Questions
What legal services does Coastwide Law offer?
We specialize in family law, elder law, probate, estate planning, personal injury, adoption cases, and special needs trusts for individuals and families across the Gulf Coast region.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve clients in Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Hattiesburg, Jackson, New Orleans, Mobile, Baton Rouge, and surrounding Gulf Coast communities.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our lead attorney has 20+ years of experience licensed in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, with expertise in both corporate litigation and family law matters.
Can you help with emergency legal documents?
Yes, we assist with urgent healthcare-related legal documents during medical emergencies, including advance directives and power of attorney arrangements.
What makes Coastwide Law different?
We combine legal expertise with personal experience navigating family crises, offering compassionate guidance that prioritizes long-term solutions over technical jargon.
