Areas Of Practice:
Access to Children, Administrative Law, African Customary Law, Antenuptial Contracts, Anti-discrimination, Arbitration, Association Agreements, Bail, Bail (24hrs / After Hours), Business Law, Children's Rights, Civil, Civil Unions, Commercial, Company Law, Corporate, Correspondent Services, Criminal, Curatorship / Curator Bonis, Custody, Deceased Estates, Defamation, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Domestic Partnerships, Domestic Violence, Drunk Driving, Employee Benefits, Employment Law, Environmental Law, Family Law, High Court Practice, Human Rights, Immigration / Emigration, Labour Law, Leases, Litigation (Civil), Litigation (Commercial), Litigation (Constitutional), Litigation (Corporate), Litigation (Criminal), Litigation (General), Litigation (High Court), Litigation (Land Claims Court), Litigation (Magistrates Court), Maintenance, Matrimonial, Mediation, MVA / Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Partnership Agreements, Personal Injury, Police Brutality / Assaults, Pollution and Waste, Professional negligence, Property Law, Provident Fund disputes, Rehabilitation Orders, Reproductive Law, Road Accident Fund claim / 3rd Party claim, Sale of Business, Sectional Title, Servitudes, Sexual Harassment, Shareholders Agreements, State Negligence, Trusts, Unlawful Arrest, Wills, Wrongful Death
Description:
Based in Bloemfontein, PJ Maselela Attorneys is a proud 100% Black-owned and BEE-compliant law firm. Our practice is deeply rooted in African Humanism and the Sesotho concept of ho dula majwana—which translates to the balancing of natural stones. This teaches us that even the most difficult matters can be resolved through careful dialogue and the courts. We are dedicated to striking the perfect balance of rights to protect our clients' best interests.
We know that dealing with the law can be stressful. That is why we provide human-centered legal services in both English and Sesotho. We walk the journey with you as a legal companion, making sure you always feel heard, understood, and respected.
At the helm of our practice is our founder, Pule (PJ) Maselela. With almost a decade of dedicated experience serving the community at Legal Aid South Africa, Pule has built this firm on a foundation of genuine care and fierce advocacy for everyday people. His unique background in both law and philosophy, combined with his fluency in Sesotho, English & Afrikaans, allows him to guide our team in providing legal services that are not only highly effective but also deeply personal and human-centered.
Why Choose Us
- Efficiency & Trust: We understand when your legal matter is urgent. We act fast and work hard to get you the best results as quickly as possible.
- A Winning Attitude: We take every single case seriously. Winning cases is our strongest asset because we fight for the results you deserve.
- Best Law Practices: We strictly follow South African Law. We never compromise on our legal standards or our integrity.
Our Practice Areas
We offer a wide range of legal services, expertly guiding our clients through both the Magistrates and High Courts:
- Criminal Law & Bail Matters: This is a major focus of our firm. We handle all criminal matters, Unlawful Arrests, Police Brutality, and offer 24-hour emergency Bail services.
- Deceased Estates & Wills: We help you plan for the future by drafting Wills, and we compassionately manage the estates of loved ones who have passed away.
- Family Law & Divorce: We manage Divorces, Maintenance claims, and Domestic Violence cases. Our approach always puts the best interests of the children first, while respecting the self-determination of adults.
- Labour & Employment Law: We resolve workplace disputes, including dismissals, Sexual Harassment cases, and Employee Benefit issues.
- Civil Litigation & Injury Claims: We fight for compensation in Road Accident Fund (RAF) / 3rd Party claims, Medical Negligence, and Personal Injury matters.
- Business & Property Law: We assist with Contract Drafting, Leases, Company Law, and general Commercial Litigation.
Our Values
- We Listen
- We Ponder
- We Research
- We Advise
- We Represent
- We ensure to Advance Your Interests
- We collaborate with our Senior Colleagues, Advocates and Relevant Experts to advance all Client’s Interests