Guiding You
Across Borders
Kathy J Hansen-Nord
Kathy@TransatlanticLegalServices.com
+1-757-317-0620
Specializing in assisting international
families with a variety of legal challenges, including:
Consumer Protection Laws
Cross-Border Estate Planning
Immigration & Global Mobility
Business Law
Serving clients in Hampton Roads,
Virginia (Norfolk, Virginia Beach,
Chesapeake, and surrounding cities)
26 years legal experience serving the NATO Alliance and its families in North America
KEY PRACTICE
AREAS
Consumer protection laws.
As your legal counsel, I am dedicated to safeguarding your rights under consumer protection laws. My practice spans a comprehensive range of consumer advocacy, including lease agreement reviews, landlord-tenant disputes, deceptive business practices, and auto sales or service contract issues. I carefully evaluate the merits of each matter to determine contract enforceability, identify viable legal remedies for complex situations, and strategically guide you toward a favorable resolution.
Whether you are an individual facing a legal challenge or an organizational representative seeking to establish a legal services agreement for your personnel, please contact my office today to discuss how we can assist you.
Immigration laws. Partner with a trusted specialist in US immigration, residency, and visa compliance. Bringing 26 years of dedicated experience successfully guiding international families from more than 35 countries navigate complex legal processes. Each consultation provides tailored strategies aligned with your unique personal, family, or business goals.
Understand who can enter the United States, how long you can legally stay, and what activities are allowed during your visit. Clarify regulations regarding volunteering, remote work, employment with U.S. companies, and launching a new business. Explore pathways to permanent residency, green cards, and family or corporate sponsorships.
Cross-border estate planning
protects your global assets and guides the organization and management of your estate across borders to align different legal and tax systems to avoid double taxation, minimize or eliminate disputes, and ensure the transfer of your assets are honored and occur timely, without your loved ones enduring prolonged administration of your estate, especially in a foreign country.
Proper planning helps people of all incomes, not just the wealthy. Your estate includes everything you own--from your car to your home; checking, savings, and investment accounts; life insurance; personal items; and the list continues. YOU, not a court, should be the one to name who will manage your estate, become guardians of your minor children, and decide how similar issues will be managed, within appropriate jurisdictional requirements.
Protect the people you love from stress and confusion. Let's create a plan that suits your needs--it's more affordable than you may think.
Business law. From your initial business idea to creating a legacy, business law touches every stage of your company's journey. Whether you are starting a new business, acquiring or leasing commercial space, or structuring a strategic exit, having the right legal partner minimizes risk and drives growth.
Facing critical business milestones, such as forming a new venture and seeking the best entity for asset protection; navigating a commercial dispute or real estate lease; scaling your business and need to address employment related issues (handbooks, hiring, non-competes, non-disclosures, terminating, etc.); contracts, intellectual property, or sale and succession planning?
Let me help you safeguard your business and maximize your potential.
I understand and solve cross border challenges
NATO LEGAL EXPERIENCE. I have 26 years of NATO experience
assisting international personnel and their families serving at NATO's HQ SACT/ACT and JFC Norfolk (JFCNF),
in personnel exchange programmes, national elements, and national liaison representatives (NLRs).
CONVENIENCE. I can come to you or we can meet in Virginia Beach!
I do most business by phone, video call, or email. If documents require
signing or notarization (such as a will, trust, or power of attorney) or you would like to discuss your legal matter
in person, I am flexible and can come to you or we can meet in Virginia Beach, including evenings and weekends.
TRUST. I focus on creating long-term relationships,
communicating clearly, responding promptly, and viewing your legal matter from your perspective.
If you choose my firm, I will provide comprehensive legal advice for your unique situation. If your issue is not
a matter of expertise for me, I will tell you.
KNOWLEDGE. I provide education and resources
so you may be better informed so conversations are not as confusing or overwhelming.
FLAT FEE PACKAGES / CONCIERGE SERVICES / LIMITED SCOPE ("unbundled" hourly) REPRESENTATION.
I offer a variety of options to personnel and NLRs who need assistance with discreet/specific legal issues that the Offices of the Legal Advisor do not provide. Have questions concerning residential lease provisions and requirements? Want to avoid costly and disruptive landlord / tenant challenges later? Let's discuss how I can assist you.
OWNER / ATTORNEY
Tel: (570) 658-8373 or (757) 317-0620
CONTACT
Transatlantic
Legal Concierge Services, PLLC
CONTACT ME
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Email: Kathy@TransatlanticLegalServices.com
Tel: +1-757-317-0620
One Columbus Center, 283 Constitution Drive
Suite 600, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
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