Welman Attorneys Inc. (Garsfontein, Pretoria)

012 881 0072

082 782 7906

+27827827906

james@welman.co.za

www.welmanattorneys.co.za

Arbitration, Civil, Company Law, Contracts, Employee Benefits, Employee Share Incentive Schemes, Employment Equity, Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Labour Law, Litigation (General), Litigation (High Court), Mediation, Medical Negligence, Sexual Harassment

10

17053

526 Maynard Street, Garsfontein, Pretoria.

Gauteng / Pretoria

Garsfontein

526 Maynard Street, Garsfontein, Pretoria., 0042

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Labour & Employment Law Specialists | Practical Solutions. Accessible Counsel. Headquartered in Garsfontein, Pretoria, and providing legal services across the entire Pretoria region and greater Gauteng, Welman Attorneys Inc. is a boutique legal practice with an operational footprint since 2007. Founded on the principle of making high-caliber legal representation accessible, the firm operates with a commitment to predictable, transparent fee structures and cost-effective, high-tier advocacy. Specializing primarily in Labour, Employment, and Workplace Relations law, the practice delivers clear, realistic, and commercially sound counsel designed to resolve disputes efficiently.

Welman Attorneys Inc. bridges the gap between complex workplace legislation and practical, everyday business operations. The firm combines deep institutional knowledge—having represented prominent organizations such as the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), and the South African Medical Association (SAMA)—with hands-on, accessible support for individual employees facing unfair dismissal or disciplinary action. By offering flexible online consultations alongside in-person meetings at their Garsfontein offices, the practice ensures that clients can easily access immediate, professional legal support wherever they are.

Legal Services

Labour & Employment Law (Core Specialization)
Workplace disputes can escalate rapidly, risking both commercial stability and employee livelihoods. We provide comprehensive representation and compliance advisory across all facets of South African workplace law, including the LRA, BCEA, and Employment Equity Act. Whether you are an employer structuring enterprise-wide HR policies or an employee challenging an unfair dismissal, our specialized counsel ensures your rights and operational interests are fiercely protected.

• Employer HR & Labour Compliance: Structuring, auditing, and implementing legally watertight employment contracts, workplace policies, disciplinary codes, and health & safety procedures for commercial and industrial sectors.
• Disciplinary Hearings & Workplace Misconduct: Independent chairing of disciplinary inquiries, management of misconduct and poor work performance (incapacity) proceedings, and handling workplace grievances.
• Retrenchments & Section 189 Restructuring: Strategic legal guidance through operational requirement dismissals and mandatory consultation processes.
• Unfair Dismissals & Unfair Labour Practices: Evaluating claims, initiating disputes, and defending employers against constructive or substantively unfair dismissal challenges.
• Specialized Workplace Advisory: Dedicated counsel on sexual harassment complaints, protected disclosures (whistleblowing), and Code of Good Practice compliance.

CCMA, Bargaining Councils & Labour Court Practice
When formal workplace disputes cannot be resolved internally, navigating tribunals requires precise procedural expertise. We offer formidable dispute resolution and courtroom representation across all formal employment forums, strategically positioning your case from initial conciliation all the way through to final adjudication.

• Representation and case preparation for CCMA conciliation and arbitration proceedings across Pretoria and Johannesburg tribunals.
• Bargaining Council dispute resolution across diverse industry sectors.
• Labour Court litigation, review applications, and urgent interdicts.
• Rescission applications and formal settlement negotiations.

General Civil & Commercial Litigation
Business and private disputes demand decisive, results-oriented legal intervention to safeguard financial interests. We provide strategic litigation services to protect commercial rights and resolve complex disputes across regional courts.

• Magistrates' Court and High Court civil litigation in Pretoria and Johannesburg.
• Corporate liquidations, insolvencies, and sole proprietor sequestrations.
• Contractual disputes, breach of agreement claims, and commercial drafting.

Medical Malpractice & Delictual Claims
Suffering harm due to medical negligence or substandard care brings severe physical, emotional, and financial distress. We offer compassionate, assertive legal recourse to hold negligent medical professionals and institutions accountable, fighting to secure fair compensation and justice for our clients.

Verified Professional Standing & Credentials

• Regulatory Body: Fully Registered and Regulated as a Legal Practice by the Legal Practice Council (LPC Firm Record Active).
• Institutional Track Record: Trusted legal advisor to prominent institutions including TUT, CIPC, and SAMA.
• Firm Demographics: Level 4 B-BBEE Contributor.
• Accessibility & Pricing Commitment: Transparent fee structures with live online consultation channels and direct virtual intake for cost-effective accessibility.
• Trust Protection: Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC) holder, ensuring complete financial protection and accountability for all client funds held in trust.

Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00am– 5:00pm
Weekends: Closed

Consultation Options
In-person (Garsfontein) and direct online/virtual consultations across Gauteng.

James Welman

James Welman