How do I contact the Law Society of South Africa?

How do I contact the Law Society of South Africa?

Law Society of South Africa (LSSA)

1. https://www.lssa.org.za.
2. Email: [email protected].
3. Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawSociety_SA.
4. PO Box 36626, MENLO PARK, 0102.
5. 304 Brooks Street, Menlo Park, PRETORIA.
6. 012 366 8800.
7. 012 362 0969.
8. Development Organisations.

What does the Law Society deal with?

The Law Society The law societies are committed to protecting the public against unprofessional and irresponsible conduct by attorneys and are prepared to investigate complaints which are submitted to them in good faith and which fall within their jurisdiction.”

How do I lodge a complaint against a lawyer in South Africa?

Against a lawyer/attorney: through the relevant law society. Against a prosecutor through the NPA. You can also call the NPA Hotline 0800 21 25 80. The hotline is operated by an independent organisation and is available 24 hours a day.

How do you check if an attorney is licensed in South Africa?

Contact the relevant regional office of the Legal Practice Council to find an attorney, to confirm that an attorney is on the practising roll, or to confirm that an attorney is in possession of a Fidelity Fund Certificate. Western, Eastern and Northern Cape: E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (021) 443 6700.

Can a lawyer refuse to represent someone in South Africa?

Can a legal professional refuse to accept an instruction or cease to act? Attorneys in the private sector can refuse to accept an instruction. Advocates and state attorneys generally cannot refuse to accept an instruction, unless there is a legal conflict.

What can you do if someone owes you money and refuses to pay in South Africa?

Contact the person with whom you have a dispute in person, in writing or telephonically and ask them to settle your claim. (The current limit is R20 000). If the person who owes you money refuses to pay, they should then be sent a letter of demand which indicates all the facts and the specific amount you are claiming.

How do I know if someone is a real lawyer?

How to confirm if an attorney is legitimate

1. contact the Legal Practice Council and determine whether the person is in good standing with the Legal Practice Council; and.
2. check with the Legal Practice Council whether the person, and law firm, has been issued with a fidelity fund certificate for that year; and.

What is the difference between advocate and attorney?

An advocate is a specialist lawyer who represents clients in a court of law. Unlike an attorney, an advocate does not deal directly with the client – the attorney refers the client to an advocate when the situation requires it.