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This is your FIRST STEP if you are looking for legal or professional support. We:

  • Guarantee a response within 1 working hour,
  • Are uncomplicated, friendly and professional,
  • Our fees are sensitive to the South African economy,
  • Have a team of professionals in all major Cities,
  • Function with integrity, attention to detail and are objective driven,
  • Use technology, innovation and internal processes to streamline your experience,
  • Strive to improve the sector we operate in.

 

SERVICES | AMASEVISI

In our ‘team’ we have Legal Practitioners (Lawyers & Attorneys) and other Professionals who offer parallel solutions. Our website menu items LEGAL PRACTITIONERS and OTHER PROFESSIONALS offer a summary of services and will help you decide which type of service provider to use. Please review both pages. Afterwards, if you are still not sure who to use please ask for guidance using the Immediate Action Form on the Contacts Page.

 

FREE OR FEE? SIMAHLA OKANYE UHLAWULE?

For free services you could engage with an organization such as legal-aid.co.za or visit justice.gov.za for free information. Depending on your issue any of the following organizations might be appropriate and mandated to help for free:

  • The National Consumer Commission,
  • CGSO,
  • CCMA,
  • Housing Tribunal,
  • For insurance or banking issues, you should contact the appropriate ombudsman.

If you are looking to hire a Professional we guarantee that the fees quoted will be reasonable and you will not be charged anything until you have accepted a quote or entered into an engagement letter. Payment options will be communicated and might include hourly, per project, fixed rate or retainer. See a Cost Guideline HERE. The use of a Legal Practitioner or Court should be engaged with only once you have exhausted all amicable and free options, or if the matter at hand needs legal guidance and an expert to expedite a solution.

E-CONSULTS

An E-Consult is an effective way to receive expedited support for select, once off or ad hoc matters. Please visit the menu item for more information on this process. CLICK HERE

 

OPERATIONAL DAYS & TIMES

South African Working days. No public holidays.

  • Monday-Thursday from 09h00-13h00 and 14h00-16h00.
  • Friday 09h00-13h00.

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Understanding Litigation in South Africa

Litigation is the process of taking a civil lawsuit to court. A litigation attorney is appointed to assist and resolve the matter. This means, in most cases, taking the matter to court, and the litigation attorney will defend his client in court. it can be noted that one does not have to be represented by a litigation attorney.

Whether or not legally represented, your right to a fair trial includes the right to be heard in a court. However, representing one’s self is not recommended. Litigation can get complicated. The most common areas of civil practice and the need for a litigation attorney, or litigation attorney South Africa, include disputes relating to property; such as rent in arrears and evictions, disputes relating to contracts; such as breach of contracts, and disputes relating to damage; such as motor vehicle accidents and injury, for example. A civil dispute is usually divided into three stages. Pre-litigation; which is the process of initial enquiries. Litigation; which, once the pre-litigation process has been completed, the formal litigation process begins. This stage involves several steps, including the trail or hearing. Finally, post-litigation; which is the process of enforcement and costs. A litigation attorney endures a four to five years education period, and can best assist on civil matters.

Understanding Litigation in South Africa