Chimone Claassens
Attorney
Cape Town
Summary
Accomplished litigation attorney with over 21 years of experience in client representation and negotiation. Known for effective communication and meticulous attention to detail, achieving positive outcomes in complex legal matters.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Attorney
Laubscher & Hattingh Inc
Bellville
11.2011 - Current
- Administrating the Personal Injury Department.
- Preparing client's claims against the Road Accident Fund, PRASA etc
- Preparing client's claims for High Court Litigation
- Facilitating settlements of the client's claims with opposing counsel
- Managing a case load of 500 clients
Attorney
Boshoff Njokweni Attorneys
Cape Town
09.2008 - 10.2011
- Administrated the Personal Injury Department.
- Attended to client's claims in preparing the lodgement and institution of legal action against the Road Accident Fund, PRASA etc.
- Attended to the High Court of Cape Town in preparing client's claims for trial.
- Facilitated settlements
Candidate Attorney
A Batchelor & Associates
Cape Town
04.2005 - 09.2008
- Candidate attorney in a major Personal Injury attorney's firm.
- Attended Arbitrations, administration of personal injury claims against the Road Accident Fund, PRASA etc.
- Attended High Court trials and administration of the court files, working with advocates and ensuring client's claims were properly administrated for lodgement, trials and settlements
Education
LLB - Law
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Civil procedure
Legal research and review
Time management
Case presentation
Multitasking Abilities
Litigation experience
Organisational Skills
Communication Skills
Timeline
Litigation Attorney
Laubscher & Hattingh Inc
11.2011 - Current
Attorney
Boshoff Njokweni Attorneys
09.2008 - 10.2011
Candidate Attorney
A Batchelor & Associates
04.2005 - 09.2008
LLB - Law
University of Stellenbosch
04.2001 -
Volunteering
Chairperson of the Board
Kronendal Music Academy (NPO)
Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos
Arts and Culture
Chairperson of an amazing organisation giving vulnerable children to opportunity to be the leaders of tomorrow
Member of the SGB, Vice - Chairperson and Chairperson
Valley Pre Primary Hout Bay
Feb 2023 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Education
Started as a member in 2023 running the Fundraising portfolio
In 2024 became Vice - Chairperson and Head of the Fundraising portfolio
In 2025 became Chairperson of the SGB
Volunteer
D.A.R.G
Jan 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 6 mos
Animal Welfare
Animal organisation in Hout Bay that is pro-life and care for the animals like each and every 1 are their own
Fundraiser and Member of the Trust
Trauma Counselor
Rawsonville Police Station
Jan 1997 - Dec 1999 · 3 yrs
Human Rights
Assisted trauma victims with counselling after a crime, assisting with hospital visits, paper work and emotional support at the trial