MARI GARANITO
Attorney
Cape Town,Western Cape
Summary
Astute Attorney provides legal counsel and support to clients. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements and contracts. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicing Attorney
SMITH GARANITO ATTORNEYS
01.2021 - Current
- Concentrating on administration of deceased estates, Conveyancing and providing clients with advice regarding estate planning, their Will and possible creation of trusts
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
Practicing Attorney
Marais Muller Hendricks (Kuils River)
01.2011 - 11.2020
- Specific expertise in Wills, estate planning, estate duty calculations, administration of deceased estates, formation and administration of trusts
- Contracts and general litigation
- Director, which entailed management of personnel and finances
- Managed Wills/Estates and Trust department.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
Shop Assistant
Simply Silver
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Liaise with clients, manage sales and casual staff in absence of permanent manager.
- Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
- Maximized safety and production levels by frequently cleaning and organizing work areas.
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
- Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
- Remained calm and composed in tense situations involving angry or upset customers.
- Organized shelves to remove slow moving items and add new merchandise.
- Assisted customers in finding items and explained benefits and services to increase sales and satisfaction.
- Helped managers with daily checklists and last-minute requirements.
- Collected payment by cash, debit or credit card and used Point of Sale system to process transaction.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Education
CFP - Financial Planning
University of The Free State
Free State, South Africa12.2015
BCom(Law); LLB -
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa12.2009
High School Diploma -
Brackenfell High School
Brackenfell, South Africa12.2004
Skills
- Computer literate
- English and Afrikaans proficient
- Self-motivated, but understand the importance of teamwork
- Attention to detail in the context of an encompassing goal
- Corporate and business legal issues, practice and finance management
- Case analysis, legal research, legal opinions, litigation and case management
- Estate Planning
- Client advising, strategy development and evaluating documents
- Corporate transactions, settlement negotiations, contract negotiations, document preparation
- Client Counseling
Hobbies and Interests
- Crafting
- Volunteer work
- Reading
Timeline
Practicing Attorney
SMITH GARANITO ATTORNEYS
01.2021 - Current
Practicing Attorney
Marais Muller Hendricks (Kuils River)
01.2011 - 11.2020
Shop Assistant
Simply Silver
01.2005 - 01.2010
CFP - Financial Planning
University of The Free State
BCom(Law); LLB -
Stellenbosch University
High School Diploma -
Brackenfell High School
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