a dedicated team of legal professionals committed to providing exceptional legal services tailored to your unique needs.
With a combined 14 years of experience serving clients in the Legal field and beyond, we pride ourselves on our deep understanding of the law, our unwavering commitment to our clients, and our proven track record of success.
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Criminal law is the body of law that relates to crime. It proscribes conduct perceived as threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety, and welfare of people inclusive of one's self.
Family law is a complex and multifaceted area of law that deals with family-related issues such as marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, and domestic violence. It is a sensitive area of law that often involves highly emotional situations.
Corporate and commercial law regulates businesses and individuals involved in trade, covering everything from company creation and contracts to intellectual property, mergers, and regulatory compliance, ultimately promoting fair markets and smooth transactions.
Contract law governs the formation, enforcement, and breach of agreements between individuals or entities. It defines what constitutes a legally binding promise and provides remedies if one party fails to uphold their end of the bargain.
Civil litigation is the process by which individuals or entities resolve disputes through the court system. It involves one party (the plaintiff) suing another party (the defendant) for damages or other remedies to compensate for harm or wrongdoing.
Divorce law governs the legal process of ending a marriage. It addresses issues such as the division of property, spousal support (alimony), child custody arrangements, and child support.
Our firm currently has two admitted attorneys eager to work with you. They possess extensive knowledge across diverse fields of South African law. But first, let us introduce our legal team!
Carla started her legal career by studying BCom Law back in 2012 at NWU Vaal Campus. After completing her first degree in 2015, she finalized her LLB at NWU Potchefstroom in 2017.
After completing her studies, she proceeded with her articles, fulfilling all the necessary requirements to be admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 2019.
Being the founder of Cato Attorneys Inc. in 2019, and working close with all her clients, she gained a lot of experience and respect of not only her colleagues, but also the community.
Working with Carla from the beginning of his law career, Jaco started his BCom Law degree at NWU Vaal also in 2012 and completing his LLB degree in 2018 at Unisa. By starting his articles in 2019, he was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 2021.
Through his studies and articles, he gained a lot of experience in a lot of different fields of our South African Law. With the aim to be the difference in his community, he is focused to assist those people in need, working in the shadows, so that others can have a brighter future.
Intellectual property law safeguards creative works like inventions, writing, art, designs, and commercial symbols, giving creators exclusive rights to control their use and prevent unauthorized copying, thus fostering innovation.
Debt collection is the process of recovering outstanding payments from individuals or businesses who have failed to meet their financial obligations. It can involve various methods, from sending reminders and making phone calls to legal action.
Wills and estates law governs the legal process of planning for and managing someone's assets after death, whether through a will (including its creation, execution, and probate) or when someone dies without one (intestacy).
Liquidation (for companies) and sequestration (for individuals) are legal processes for handling insolvency. They involve selling assets to repay creditors, overseen by an insolvency practitioner, and aim for fair distribution of remaining funds.
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