Wetzel Law Firm of Gulfport

Wetzel Law Firm of Gulfport is a personal injury lawyer in Gulfport, MS. The firm focuses on representing clients in a wide range of accident and injury cases, including motorcycle, car, truck, and boating accidents, as well as wrongful death, medical malpractice, and aviation accidents. It also handles catastrophic injuries such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and paralysis, along with chemical exposure, electrocutions, burns, and explosions. Additional practice areas include Jones Act maritime injury, offshore and oil rig accidents, workers' compensation, social security disability, premises liability, commercial litigation, and employment law. The firm has served the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1979, and its attorneys, James and Garner Wetzel, have been practicing in the region for over thirty-five years. They operate from locations in Gulfport, Biloxi, and Ocean Springs, MS. The firm holds a rating of 4.80 based on 88 reviews.

The firm’s approach centers on local representation, with the founders noting that they were born and raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and care about the people of their community. They emphasize working with clients who have been seriously injured, lost a loved one, or are facing financial injustice. The firm states it has achieved a success rate of over 95% for its personal injury clients. Its primary focus is ensuring that clients are not subjected to further trauma during the legal process while seeking the compensation they deserve. The firm offers free consultations and requires no upfront fees.

Located at 1701 24th Ave, the office sits in a dense civic and public safety district. It is about a tenth of a mile from the Harrison County Courthouse, the Gulfport Police Communications center, the Harrison County Sheriff's Office, the Gulfport Fire Department Central Station 1, and Gulfport City Hall. The office is also near 25th Avenue, a main road in the area.

The firm’s standing in Gulfport is reflected in its consistently high customer ratings and a steady record of repeat and referred customers. This local reputation is built on decades of experience in personal injury law and a focus on the specific needs of Gulf Coast residents.

With a four-decade history in Gulfport and a strong record of success in complex injury cases, Wetzel Law Firm of Gulfport remains a dedicated local resource for those seeking legal representation in personal injury matters.