AREAS OF PRACTICE
Criminal
Wills and Estates
Wills and estates law in South Africa involves the drafting, execution, and administration of wills, as well as the management and distribution of estates after death. This area of law ensures that your assets are allocated according to your wishes, providing security for your loved ones. Services include drafting wills, estate planning, executor, appointments, and estate administration.
Proper estate planning not only protects your legacy but also helps prevent disputes and ensures that your beneficiaries are taken care of in a timely and lawful manner.
Litigation
Civil litigation covers disputes between individuals or organizations where one party seeks compensation, damages, or the enforcement of rights. Common examples include: Contract disputes (e.g., breach of contract); Property disputes (e.g., eviction, land claims); Delictual claims (e.g., personal injury, defamation`); Debt collection (e.g., unpaid loans or invoices).
Commercial litigation is a subset of civil litigation that focuses on business-related disputes. These include: Corporate disputes (e.g., shareholder disagreements); Business contract breaches; Intellectual property disputes; Competition law issues; Liquidations and business rescues; Banking and finance disputes.
Family
Family law in South Africa deals with legal matters affecting families, including divorce, child custody, maintenance, domestic violence, adoption, and antenuptial contracts. These cases often involve sensitive and personal issues, requiring a compassionate yet strategic legal approach.
Whether you are going through a complex divorce, seeking custody of your children, or needing protection from domestic abuse, having expert legal guidance ensures that your rights and best interests are safeguarded throughout the process.
Most Popular Services
At Jamie Pillay Attorneys, we specialize in handling a variety of legal matters. Here are some real-world examples of the services we provide:
1. Civil & Commercial Litigation
- A business partner fails to uphold a contract, and you need to take legal action to recover damages.
- A landlord unfairly withholds a tenant's deposit, and legal intervention is required.
- A company sues another for breach of agreement, and a court settlement is needed.
2. Criminal
- You or a loved one has been arrested for DUI, and you need urgent bail assistance.
- Facing fraud charges, you require a strong defense to challenge the prosecution’s case.
- A criminal record is affecting your job prospects, and you need an expungement.
- A couple is going through a contested divorce and needs legal representation to divide assets.
- A parent is fighting for primary custody of their child and needs assistance with court proceedings.
- A spouse wants to draft an antenuptial contract before getting married.
- A parent wants to create a will to ensure their children inherit their assets fairly.
- A family is dealing with an estate dispute after a loved one passes away without a valid will.
- An executor needs legal guidance in administering a deceased estate according to the law.
All Services
We offer a comprehensive range of legal services tailored to meet your needs. Whether you require representation, legal advice, or assistance with documentation, we are here to help. If we don’t specialize in a particular area, we have a trusted network of legal experts and specialists we can refer you to, ensuring that you receive the best possible legal support.
LITIGATION
- Contract disputes and enforcement
- Property and rental disputes
- Debt recovery and collection
- Business conflicts and shareholder disputes
- Mediation/Arbitration
CRIMINAL
- Contract disputes and enforcement
- Property and rental disputes
- Debt recovery and collection
- Business conflicts and shareholder disputes
- Mediation/Arbitration
FAMILY
- Divorce (contested and uncontested)
- Child custody and maintenance matters
- Domestic violence protection orders
- Antenuptial and cohabitation agreements
LABOUR
- Unfair dismissal and workplace disputes
- CCMA and Labour Court representation
- Employment contracts and workplace policies
- Retrenchments and severance disputes
WILLS/ESTATES
- Drafting and updating wills
- Estate planning and trust formation
- Administration of deceased estates
- Executor services and estate disputes
PERSONAL
INJURY / MEDICAL
NEGLIGENCE
INJURY / MEDICAL
NEGLIGENCE
- Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims
- Medical malpractice cases
- Workplace injury claims
- Public liability and slip-and-fall cases
