Lessing & Van Jaarsveld Attorneys Inc (Bethlehem)

058 307 8540

marnus@lessingattorneys.com

www.lessingattorneys.com

Access to Children, Administrative Law, Adoption, African Customary Law, Agriculture, Antenuptial Contracts, Arbitration, Bills of Legal Costs, Business Law, Children's Rights, Civil, Civil Unions, Collections, Commercial, Commercial Drafting, Commodity Trading Law, Communications and Media, Company Law, Company Registrations, Competition Law, Constitutional, Constitutional Class Actions, Contracts, Correspondent Services, Credit Law, Custody, Debt Collections, Deceased Estates, Defamation, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Dog Bite Law / Claims, Domestic Partnerships, Domestic Violence, Employment Law, Estates, Evictions, Family Law, Fire Claims , General Practice, Government Tenders, High Court Practice, Joint Ventures and Acquisitions , Labour Law, Leases, Liquor Law, Litigation (Civil), Litigation (Commercial), Litigation (Constitutional), Litigation (Corporate), Litigation (General), Litigation (High Court), Litigation (Insurance), Litigation (Magistrates Court), Maintenance, Matrimonial, Medical Negligence, Municipal Law, MVA / Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Partnership Agreements, Personal Injury, Professional negligence, Property Law, Road Accident Fund claim / 3rd Party claim, Sale of Business, Sectional Title, Servitudes, Sexual Harassment, Shareholders Agreements, Social Media, Taxation, Trusts, Wills

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20390

31 Union Street, Bethlehem, Free State

Free State

Bethlehem

31 Union Street, Bethlehem, 9701

Lessing & Van Jaarsveld Attorneys Incorporated is a dynamic, versatile, and highly reputable law firm capable of making a tangible difference. Based in Bethlehem, we deliver a comprehensive range of general and specialist legal services to both private and public sector clients.

At our foundation lies a deeply ingrained commitment to outstanding client satisfaction, continuously raising the bar for service excellence in the legal field. Through continuous training, mentoring, and professional support, our dedicated professional and administrative staff operate as a well-honed unit, exploring current legal developments to ensure the best possible advice and fast, efficient service delivery.

We proudly service several Free State districts and nearby communities, including:

• Fraaiuitzicht
• Paul Roux
• Senekal
• Clarens
• Kransfontein
  
  

Our Vision, Mission & Core Values

Our Vision:
To provide clients with skilled, timely, and efficient legal advice, handling each matter with accountability and responsiveness as if we were representing ourselves. We manage the legal intricacies so you can focus entirely on the success of your business.

Our Mission:
To consistently deliver professional, trusted, and lasting services that assist all our clients in achieving their desired results promptly and effectively.

Our Core Values:
Trust, Honesty, Mutual Respect and Openness, Courtesy and Commitment, and uncompromising Integrity.

Civil & Commercial Litigation

We provide robust civil advice, counsel, representation, and case management for litigious matters across the Magistrate’s Court, High Court, and Supreme Court of Appeal (directly or through our network of correspondent attorneys). We also offer strategic support for other formal and informal tribunals. Our litigation expertise includes:

• Civil and commercial litigation, including urgent applications and interdicts.
• Partnership and shareholder disputes.
• Insolvency and rehabilitation applications.
• Corporate law and company entity formation.
• Evictions and complex settlement negotiations.
• Providing comprehensive Legal Opinions.
  
  

Property Law & Conveyancing

From marketing to transactional advice and final registration, our highly skilled professionals drive results in commercial property transactions and conveyancing. We offer specialist advice on property rights, town planning, and site issues, including:

• Property transfers, registrations, and client-specific contracts.
• Registration of mortgage bonds, notarial bonds, and securities.
• Opening of Sectional Title Registers and share block schemes.
• Town and regional planning (land rezoning, consolidations, proclamations, subdivisions).
• Expropriation, servitudes, land rights, and land evictions.
• Patent and trademark registrations.
  
  

Corporate Law & Commercial Agreements

The corporate environment is demanding, requiring specialist insight into corporate development, structuring, and finance. We draft comprehensive commercial agreements tailored to address the specific needs of each client, protecting your business interests from the ground up. Our services encompass:

• Formation and administration of trusts, business trusts, and worker trusts.
• Strategic advice on the structuring of corporate transactions and loans.
• Drafting of sale, lease, shareholder, and co-operation agreements.
• Drafting of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and employment contracts.
• Franchising agreements, supply/distribution agreements, and deeds of suretyship.
  
  

Debt Collection

We are fully geared for high-volume debt recovery. Backed by a well-oiled debt collection infrastructure and highly trained support staff, our firm delivers speed and targeted efficiency in recovering outstanding commercial and private debts.

Family Law

We manage sensitive family matters with the utmost care, offering comprehensive support to protect your loved ones and secure your future. Our family law services include:

• Divorce litigation and mediation.
• Maintenance and spousal support.
• Children’s rights, custody disputes, and Children’s Court applications.
• Drafting of comprehensive parenting plans.
• Drafting and registration of ante-nuptial contracts.
  
  

Deceased Estates & Wills

Our dedicated Deceased Estates department has the capacity and expertise to navigate any legal complexities that arise during the administration process. We ensure your legacy is protected by:

• Drafting and updating legally binding Wills in strict accordance with the Wills Act.
• Reporting and seamless administration of deceased estates.
• Drafting of Liquidation and Distribution Accounts.
• Handling litigation matters on behalf of estates.
  
  

Labour Law

We represent employers and employees in complex workplace disputes, navigating the intricate procedures of South African labor legislation. Our labor court practice includes:

• Claims and applications in the Labour Courts.
• Review Applications in terms of Section 145 of the LRA.
• Applications in terms of Rule 11 of the Labour Court Rules.
• Enforcement applications in terms of Section 158.
• Appeals to the Labour Appeal Court and Constitutional Court.
  
  

Correspondent Services

Our firm offers correspondent services. Areas of jurisdiction include: 

• Bethlehem
• Lindley
• Reitz
• Phuthaditjhaba
• Harrismith
• Senekal
• Petrus Steyn
• Kestell
  
  

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Fridays: 08:00 - 13:00

Closed between: 13:00 - 14:00 daily

Marnus Lessing & Magdaleen Van Jaarsveld

Marnus Lessing