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Lise-Mari Van Heerden

Lise-Mari Van Heerden

Attorney
Gqeberha

Summary

I have 14 years' experience as a qualified, admitted attorney of the High Court specializing in Litigation. I currently manage a portfolio of 320 active clients, supported by three legal assistants. I am a seasoned legal professional with a proven track record in General, Commercial and Third Party Litigation and have honed this expertise by immersing myself in a broad spectrum of legal areas. I pride myself in consistently delivering high-quality services to clients and upholding the integrity of the legal profession.


I am dedicated to staying abreast of changes in legislation and legal precedents, ensuring that my advice and advocacy are always based on the latest legal developments. I have demonstrated leadership in managing legal teams and have a proven ability in handling high-pressure situations with composure and diligence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

ATTORNEY

PBK ATTORNEYS
3 2014 - Current

· Civil and Commercial Litigation

· Representation of clients in High Court proceedings

· Negotiating settlements of Road Accident Fund Claims

· Drafting agreements and contracts

· Legal Research

· Drafting High Court pleadings and notices

· Attending Court hearings

· High Court Motion Court

· Consultations with clients

· Experienced in Regional Court and Magistrates Court Appearances and Procedures

· Representing clients in Sequestration proceedings

· Representing Companies in their Liquidation proceedings

· Drafting and attending to eviction applications on behalf of property management companies

· Mediating divorce proceedings, drafting settlement agreements

· Representing clients in family law related high court applications

· Attending to High Court Property Rezoning applications

CANDIDATE ATTORNEY - 1 YEAR, ATTORNEY - 2.5 YEARS

STRAUSS DALY ATTORNEYS
09.2010 - 02.2014

· Civil Litigation in Regional & Magistrates Courts

· Representing various financial institutions, Standard Bank, Absa Bank, Motor Finance Corporation, Nedbank and Mercedes Benz Financial Services in Magistrates & High Court Litigation.

· Representing abovementioned financial institutions in Vehicle Recoveries and Foreclosures procedures, attending auctions on behalf of Financial Institutions.

COMMENCED ARTICLES OF CLERKSHIP

CR KNOESEN ATTORNEYS
03.2010 - 09.2010

· Magistrates Court Litigation

· Debt Collection

· Wills & Estates Law

· Drafting letters of demand

· Drafting notices and pleadings

· Drafting antenuptial agreements

· Drafting lease agreements

· Legal Research

· Family and Divorce Law

Education

Degree - Bachelor of Law (LLB) -

NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Grade 12 / Senior certificate -

BRANDWAG HIGH SCHOOL

Practice Management Training

Legal Education & Development
South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook

People management

Conflict or dispute resolution

Legal Research

Case Analysis

Drafting

Negotiation

Legal Writing

Mediation

Regulatory Compliance

Case Management

Legal Research

Client Advocacy

Legal Compliance

Brief Preparation

Alternativenumber

+27 066 293 2533

Identifynumber

870903 0059 81

Languages

English
Afrikaans

References

  • Gitesh Gajjar, Practicing Advocate, 084 240 4069, Gaj.gitesh@gmail.com
  • Kent Dylan Williams, Practicing Advocate, 082 441 5486, advwilliams@clubchambers.co.za


Timeline

CANDIDATE ATTORNEY - 1 YEAR, ATTORNEY - 2.5 YEARS

STRAUSS DALY ATTORNEYS
09.2010 - 02.2014

COMMENCED ARTICLES OF CLERKSHIP

CR KNOESEN ATTORNEYS
03.2010 - 09.2010

Practice Management Training

Legal Education & Development
04.2001 -

ATTORNEY

PBK ATTORNEYS
3 2014 - Current

Degree - Bachelor of Law (LLB) -

NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Grade 12 / Senior certificate -

BRANDWAG HIGH SCHOOL
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