Attorneys with the right to appear in the High Courts of South Africa
Legal advice you can rely on for life
With over 35 years of legal experience, John Smith & Associates provides expert representation in civil, criminal, immigration, labour and company law matters.
About Us
A Legacy of Legal Excellence in Cape Town
JOHN SMITH & ASSOCIATES was established in 1996 when John Smith was admitted as an Attorney after having practiced as an Advocate from 1985. With prior experience as a Public Prosecutor and Legal Adviser for a multi-faceted corporate company, the firm's ethos naturally follows the direction of litigation and mediation.
In addition to enjoying a close relationship with MDW Inc., a specialist conveyancing and property transactions firm with a Notarial footprint, John Smith is also a director of South African Mediation Services (Pty) Ltd.
The firm has attended to matters covering adoptions, building disputes, company, contractual, constitutional and criminal cases, environmental and estate matters, forming companies and trusts, interdicts, leases, personal accident, maintenance and medical malpractice suits.
2nd Floor, Block C, Boulevard Office Park, Searle Street, Woodstock, Cape Town, Western Cape
Our Services
Legal Expertise Across All Major Practice Areas
Wills & Deceased Estates
Completing prescribed forms, advertising in newspapers and Government Gazette, drafting liquidation and distribution accounts.
Divorce Mediation & Litigation
Ante-nuptial contracts, dissolution of marriage, deeds of settlement, parenting plans and court representation.
Immigration & Visas
Visa extensions, appeals, digital nomad visas, spousal visas and general relocation assistance for South Africa.
Civil Litigation
Actions for payment of money, property delivery, eviction, declaration of rights and constitutional matters.
Criminal Litigation
Bail applications and court representation for persons accused of crimes or offences.
Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
Investigation, Road Accident Fund claims and court representation.
Trusts & Companies
Establishment of trusts, company registration, memorandums of incorporation and shareholders agreements.
Property Law
Drafting deeds of sale, advising on property transactions and registration of transfer.
Labour Law
CCMA advice, arbitration, mediation and Labour Court representation.
Medical Malpractice
Case investigation, medical professional consultation, stated cases and court representation.
Insolvency Applications
Application drafting, Master reports and court arguments for insolvency matters.
Military Law
Adjudicating in Military Courts as a Judge under commission from the Ministers of Defence and Justice.
Principal Attorney
Decades of Dedication to Justice
John Smith read for his B. Juris degree at the University of Port Elizabeth and his LLB degree at Rhodes University. He commenced employment as a Public Prosecutor in Johannesburg before joining the South African Transport Services as a Legal Advisor.
During 1985 he was called to the Cape Bar where he practised as an Advocate. He was thereafter admitted as an Attorney and has practised at the Side Bar since 1996.
He is currently the owner of his firm and practises from the Boulevard Office Park near the centre of Cape Town, mainly in criminal law, family and divorce law, deceased estates, insolvency, company law, contract and commercial law, property law, medical malpractice and labour law.
He is ably assisted by Albert de Necker and administrative staff, and is in association with MDW Incorporated (specialist conveyancing attorneys) and Robert de Rooy (specialist commercial attorney).
Our Values
To fight for right and justice when the need and cause arises and to face life with a quiet strength, whatever our duty should be.
Notable Recognition
The Chamtrul Rinpoche Buddhist Group thanks John Smith & Associates for their representation in the High Court application and subsequent appeal in which the Supreme Court of Appeal held that the Minister of Home Affairs had unreasonably delayed the visa decision for His Holiness, the Dalai Lama to visit South Africa during 2011.
Statement by MGR Oriani-Ambrosini MP (IFP) - 23 October 2012
"I would be remiss if I were not to take this opportunity to publicly thank the lawyers who helped our Republic to achieve this democratic milestone... I offer a special word of thanks to he who acted both as our attorney and as a source of constant guidance and moral support, Attorney John Smith."
Previous Clients
Ferrera Main Liner Pty Ltd • Sisulu Technologies
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Contact Details
Telephone
+27 21 461 0065Address
Second Floor, Block C
Boulevard Office Park
Searle Street
Woodstock, Cape Town
Attorney with the right to appear
in the High Courts of South Africa