Areas Of Practice:
Antenuptial Contracts, Arbitration, Bail, Bail (24hrs / After Hours), Banking, Business Law, Civil, Collections, Contracts, Credit Law, Criminal, Debt Collections, Debt consolidation, Debt Review, Deceased Estates, Disability, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drunk Driving, Education Law, Employee Benefits, Employment Equity, Employment Law, Family Law, Foreclosures, Government Tenders, Insurance Law, International trade laws & treaties, Labour Law, Litigation (Civil), Litigation (Commercial), Litigation (Corporate), Litigation (Criminal), Litigation (General), Litigation (High Court), Litigation (Insurance), Litigation (Magistrates Court), Maintenance, Partnership Agreements, Property Law, Provident Fund disputes, Provincial Government, Retirement Fund Law, Trade and Industry, Unlawful Arrest
Qualifications:
• Current studies: PHD (LLD trade and business law- North-West University).
• Master of Laws with Mercantile law, North-West University 2024.
• Practical vocational training course- IPCE Law School 2024.
• Bachelor of Laws, North-West University 2021.
• Bachelor of Commerce in Law, North-West University 2019.
History:
Mr. John Thapelo Segoabe is a highly accomplished legal practitioner with a distinguished career spanning commercial litigation, international trade law, debt recovery, labour law, and public sector dispute resolution. He holds an impressive academic portfolio, including a BCom Law, an LLB, and a Master of Laws (LLM) with a specialty in Mercantile Law from North-West University.
Demonstrating his profound commitment to continuous legal mastery, he is currently pursuing a Doctor of Laws (LLD) in Trade and Business Law at the same institution. This advanced academic focus perfectly positions him to advise corporate clients on complex Business Law, International Trade Laws and Treaties, and Trade and Industry regulations. He is also a published author, having written "A Guide to Academic Excellence".
As an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, Mr. Segoabe has built a formidable reputation through several senior positions. Before founding JTS Attorneys Inc, he served as the Head of Commercial Litigation at Kruger & Co Incorporated Attorneys in Pretoria, managing high-value disputes and advising prominent regulatory bodies. He also previously held the position of Head of Litigation, Correspondents and Collection Department at Lategan Viljoen en Pretorius Attorneys, where he oversaw massive debt collection mandates and civil trials.
A Specialist in Litigation, Credit & Public Law
- Commercial & Trade Expertise: Leveraging his advanced studies in Trade and Business Law, Mr. Segoabe provides unparalleled strategic counsel for corporate structuring, partnership agreements, and cross-border commercial frameworks.
- Credit Law & Debt Recovery: He has successfully directed major debt collection and foreclosure efforts, while equally championing the rights of individuals facing financial distress through strategic Debt Review and Debt Consolidation.
- Public Sector & Government: He is highly adept at navigating the administrative complexities of Provincial Government law, including advising on and litigating disputes surrounding Government Tenders.
Beyond his imposing courtroom presence, Mr. Segoabe is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and education. He is the founder and project manager of the Segoabe John Educational Foundation, an NPO dedicated to mentoring and providing extra classes for academically challenged matriculants.