In conversation with pre-eminent family lawyer Gillian Coote

Coote Family Lawyers is one of Australia’s most-awarded family law firms, so it’s exciting you now have a Balnarring office. What brought you here?
The Peninsula is one of my all-time favourite places in Victoria. I grew up holidaying here, and still do, and think it’s a remarkable area with a wonderful community. There’s something profoundly rewarding about now being able to help people living on the Peninsula get through challenging times.

What is the firm offering?
Our experienced team offer supportive and pragmatic counsel in all areas of family law and wills and estates. I established the firm in Melbourne in 2002 to provide a level of client care rarely found in top-tier, multi-disciplinary law firms. People living on the Peninsula can now rely upon a local tier 1 law firm that provides practical legal solutions, saving unnecessary stress and expense. Building relationships based on trust and transparent communication is what we do, and this is especially important in a close-knit community like Balnarring.

What sets you apart?
We are recognised by Doyle’s Guide as one of the country’s pre-eminent family law firms and our solicitors are consistently acknowledged for their individual expertise. We tailor our approach to each person’s needs, guiding them through the legal system during what can be a very challenging time. We are caring and approachable, and this coupled with our expertise is what I believe sets us apart.