Smith Inc. Attorneys (Correspondent, Civil, Criminal & Labour)

074 051 2722

086 501 5404

074 051 2722

reception@smith-inc.co.za

www.smith-inc.co.za

Access to Children, African Customary Law, Arbitration, Bail, Bail (24hrs / After Hours), Business Law, Children's Rights, Civil, Collections, Commercial Drafting, Company Law, Contracts, Correspondent Services, Criminal, Custody, Cyber - Bullying / Defamation / Stalking, Cyber Law, Debt Collections, Defamation, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Domestic Violence, Drunk Driving, Employment Law, Evictions, Family Law, Industrial Relations, Labour Law, Leases, Litigation (Civil), Litigation (Commercial), Litigation (Criminal), Litigation (General), Litigation (High Court), Litigation (Magistrates Court), Maintenance, Matrimonial, Mediation, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury, Police Brutality / Assaults, Professional negligence, Property Law, Road Accident Fund claim / 3rd Party claim, Sale of Business, Sexual Harassment, Shareholders Agreements, Trusts, Unlawful Arrest, White Collar Crime, Wrongful Death

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074 051 2722

Brooklyn Bridge, 3 rd Floor, Building 2, Brooklyn Bridge Office Park, 570 Fehrsen Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0011

Gauteng / Pretoria

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bridge, 3 rd Floor, Building 2, Brooklyn Bridge Office Park, 570 Fehrsen Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0011, 0011

Roodepoort
Clearwater Office Park, Building 3, Ground Floor, Cnr. Millenium & Christiaan de Wet Road, Clearwater, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
Tel: (071) 368 7336

Smith Inc. Attorneys is a premier law practice with offices in Pretoria and Johannesburg and we primarily focus on Correspondent Services in Pretoria & Johannesburg, Civil litigation, Criminal law & Labour law.  Known for steadfast dedication to excellence, integrity and accountability. Our results-oriented litigation attorneys uses a strategic approach to provide high-quality legal representation across a wide range of practice areas. This blend of expertise and operational flexibility distinguishes us within the legal field. We are committed to exceptional client service while upholding the highest ethical standards and the rule of law. We develop client specific legal strategies with the aim to achieve the best possible outcome for every client with every matter.

SERVICES

Civil & Commercial Litigation

Disputes between individuals or corporate entities require seasoned legal intervention to safeguard financial and structural interests. Our litigation attorneys manages cases from the initial pleadings and discovery stages through to trial, judgment, and execution. We balance traditional High Court and Magistrate's Court representation with alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation and arbitration to deliver cost-effective solutions. Our litigation expertise includes:

• Instituting and defending complex commercial and civil actions.
• Urgent applications, interdicts, and spoliation orders.
• Residential and commercial eviction applications.
• Unlawful arrest and detention claims against State Owned Entities.

Contract Drafting

Grounded in the foundational South African legal principle of pacta sunt servanda (agreements must be kept), our litigation attorneys draft contractual instruments not only to protect the rights of our client, but also to attempt to eliminate any uncertainty in the future to eliminate possible disputes and litigation for individuals as well as legal entities such as companies and trusts. Some of the contactual drafting services we offer:

• Residential and commercial lease agreements.
• Shareholder, partnership, and joint venture agreements.
• Employment contracts aligned with current statutory regulations.
• Deeds of sale for movable and immovable property, deeds of suretyship, and specialized corporate mandates.
• Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and customized credit agreements.

Family Law & Divorce Proceedings

We provide comprehensive, tailor-made family law solutions designed to minimize emotional and financial strain. Whether facilitating an amicable, cost-effective separation or fiercely litigious matter where agreements cannot be reached, our attorneys attempt to secure your parental and financial rights. Our matrimonial services cover:

• Divorce mediation services.
• Contested and uncontested divorce proceedings based on the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
• Child custody, primary care, maintenance, and visitation/access disputes.
• Drafting structured parenting plans and parental responsibility agreements.
• Rule 43 High Court applications for interim financial relief and maintenance pending divorce.

Road Accident Fund (RAF) & Personal Injury Claims

If you or a loved one has suffered catastrophic injuries or a fatality due to road negligence, we are equipped to claim full restitution from statutory bodies like the Road Accident Fund, other legal entities or individuals. Depending on the merits of your case, we may offer contingency fee agreements on a robust "no-win, no-fee" basis. We systematically prepare and litigate claims for:

• Road Accident Fund claims;
• Medical negligence;
• Assault and / or injury claims.

Criminal Law & 24/7 Bail Assistance

When freedom and constitutional rights are compromised, immediate expert intervention is vital. Our criminal defence attorneys are highly skilled in trial advocacy and navigate the legal intricacies of the justice system to secure optimal outcomes. We offer specialized representation across a wide array of criminal charges, including:

• 24/7 emergency legal assistance for bail applications.
• Police bail, Prosecutor bail, and formal bail applications in open court.
• Full criminal trial defence litigation across Magistrate-, Regional-, and High Courts.

Domestic Violence & Harassment Protection

We act swiftly to protect vulnerable members of society from physical, emotional, or economic abuse, while also defending individuals against frivolous, vexatious, or unreasonable false accusations. We expertly navigate the strict parameters of the Domestic Violence Amendment Act and the Protection from Harassment Act. Our services encompass:

• Launching and defending domestic violence and harassment applications.
• Managing safety monitoring notices and legal obligations to report abuse against children, the elderly, and disabled persons.
• Filing and opposing protection orders stemming from targeted harassment or digital stalking.

Labour & Employment Law

We safeguard the workplace rights of both corporate employers and individual employees through the strict application of the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act. For qualifying employees, we offer strategic evaluation for unfair dismissal claims on a conditional contingency basis. Our labour services include:

• Compliance auditing and structural review of internal workplace and disciplinary policies.
• Chairing and facilitating disciplinary, incapacity, grievance, and retrenchment inquiries.
• Drafting restraints of trade, employment contracts, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Representation at the CCMA, Bargaining Councils, and the Labour Court.

Debt Collection & Fiduciary Services

Our firm is fully equipped to deliver results-oriented commercial recoveries and essential estate structures to secure your financial assets. We successfully manage:

• Litigious and non-litigious corporate and retail debt collection solutions.
• The lawful registration and administration of business and family Trusts together with all the necessary documents required in terms of various sectors of the legislative framework.

Pretoria Correspondent Attorney Services

Strategically positioned in Brooklyn, Pretoria, our offices provide premium correspondent services executed with high efficiency and prompt communication. We execute primary tasks such as issuing, serving, and filing, alongside vital court attendances and document tracking across the following specific jurisdictions:

• Pretoria High Court and the Master of the High Court Pretoria.
• Pretoria Magistrates' Court and Pretoria North Magistrates' Court.
• Soshanguve Magistrates' Court and the Family Advocate Pretoria.

Contact Our Brooklyn Office

Phone 24/7 Emergency Bail Line: (074) 051 2722

C. Smith

Christo Smith