Brenda Brooks is known as a fighter in her field, understandably why many high caliber leaders, law enforcement officers, and civilians seek her service. She is the person you call when you need results. She is passionate about her work and believes at her core that it’s what she was born to do.

Brenda is a born French Saint Martin citizen who attended Dutch schools all of her life. After completing VWO in St. Maarten/Curacao, she attended the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands where she acquired a Master Degree in Dutch Law with specialization in Criminal and International Criminal Law. During the final stage of her studies, she interned and worked part-time at Jagtenberg & Jansen Attorneys in Hoofddorp and assisted with the preparation of the famous civil inquiry procedure that was initiated by a group of Taxi drivers against TCA in Amsterdam. After obtaining her law degree she was employed at Snijder Gerechtsdeurwaarders in Beverwijk where she started as a Legal advisor to the firm. Within a year she was promoted to Coordinator within the Team Execution and held the position until she resigned to return to her country.

As a daughter of the soil, Brenda believes in her country which she holds dear to her heart. The decision to return to Sint Maarten was quite easy seeing that her initial decision to leave was solely to further tertiary education abroad and to obtain the necessary working experience before coming back to serve her people to the best of her abilities.

Brenda has served on several boards on Sint Maarten, including the Supervisory Board of NAGICO, the Supervisory Board of Bureau Telecommunication & Post Sint Maarten, the Social Economic Council, the Sports Foundation, the AIDS Foundation, the Appeal Advisory Committee of the Social Insurance Bank and she currently serves as substitute member of the Appeal Commission for attorneys.

Brenda is a former law instructor for the University of Sint Martin where she taught Business Law.

Besides the legal and educational aspects of her life, Brenda invests time in empowering the youth by doing presentations at the various primary and secondary schools encouraging students to stay in school and strive for excellence. Brenda also contributes financially to various organizations on Sint Maarten as a form of giving back to people of Sint Maarten.

Brenda speaks the following languages: English, Dutch. French, Spanish and Papiamento

About Brenda Brooks Attorney At Law

Founded in 2000

50 people in their team


Practice areas
Family
Employment & Labor
Insurance
Bankruptcy & Debt
Real Estate
Intellectual Property
Business
Criminal Defense

Languages spoken
Dutch
English

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Practice areas

Family

Family Law is the area of law that deals with family-related issues such as:

  • Marriage
  • Divorce
  • Annulment
  • Property settlements
  • Alimony
  • Child custody
  • Child support
  • Adoption
  • Paternity and much more

If you believe your case falls under any of the topics above, contact us for consultation.

Adoption
Annulment
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT

Employment & Labor

Labor Law or Employment Law is the area of law that deals with the relationship between employer and employee.

Labor Law has two categories:

  • Individual Labor law
  • Collective Labor law

Some important topics in Labor Law issues are:

  • Contract of employment
  • Minimum wage
  • Working hours
  • Health and safety
  • Anti-discrimination
    (Unfair) dismissal
  • Strikes
  • Termination of employment

If you believe your case falls under any of the topics above, contact us for consultation.

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination

Insurance

Insurance Law is the practice of law surrounding insurance, including insurance policies and claims. This area of law is approached when disputes arises between the insurance company and the policy holder. The disputes mostly occur after a claim has been rejected by the insurance company.

Just like any other contract we advise our clients to read through the terms and conditions properly prior to signing an insurance policy. Should there be questions or doubts pertaining to the terms and conditions, please contact us before committing oneself to such a policy.

Bad Faith Insurance
Health insurance
Insurance Defense
Insurance Fraud
Life Insurance
Marine Insurance
Property Insurance
Reinsurance

Bankruptcy & Debt

Filing for Bankruptcy is never an easy choice. Bankruptcy is the legal means of getting out of your debts.

While every bankruptcy proceeding is unique, most people feel intimidated when filing. The paperwork involved in bankruptcy cases can be quite confusing, and, more often than not, your creditors will have teams of lawyers behind them. Brooks & Associates’ objective is to make the bankruptcy process as simple and painless as possible by:

  • Helping you understand eligibility requirements and the different types of bankruptcy
  • Filing your petition with the Court
  • Arguing on your behalf in bankruptcy court, if necessary
  • Helping you regain control of your finances and get a fresh start

When you’re having financial problems, time is of the utmost importance. Acting quickly and hiring an attorney when you miss credit card payments or when your business starts failing is the first step in gaining control over your finances. Let us help.

Bankruptcy
Credit Repair
Creditor
Debt & Collection

Real Estate

Brooks & Associates’ expertise includes joint ventures, sales and purchases, incorporation, necessary business permits, changes in ownership of business, changes in address, transfer of shares, mergers, franchise agreements and licensing of intellectual property rights, as well as employee remuneration plans. We have built a reputation as the dynamic and commercially savvy firm that clients want on their side at the negotiating table.

Brokerage
Commercial Real Estate
Foreclosure
Housing, Construction & Development
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Natural Resources
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Real Estate Due Diligence

Intellectual Property

Brooks & Associates’ expertise includes joint ventures, sales and purchases, incorporation, necessary business permits, changes in ownership of business, changes in address, transfer of shares, mergers, franchise agreements and licensing of intellectual property rights, as well as employee remuneration plans. We have built a reputation as the dynamic and commercially savvy firm that clients want on their side at the negotiating table.

Art & Cultural Property Law
Copyright
Patent
Trademark

Business

Brooks & Associates’ expertise includes joint ventures, sales and purchases, incorporation, necessary business permits, changes in ownership of business, changes in address, transfer of shares, mergers, franchise agreements and licensing of intellectual property rights, as well as employee remuneration plans. We have built a reputation as the dynamic and commercially savvy firm that clients want on their side at the negotiating table.

Accounting & Auditing
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Board of Investment (BOI)
Business Registration
Communications & Media Law
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Environment
Financial Services Regulation
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Government Relations & Lobbying
Health Care
International
International Trade Law
Investment
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax
Tax Increment Financing
Transportation
Venture Capital

Criminal Defense

If you’re being investigated, charged with, or arrested for a crime, you need someone who understands your situation and can help you fight back against those who are making accusations against you. Your predicament may seem dire, but we will help.

We will listen to your story, evaluate every piece of evidence, and develop a plan that protects your freedom.

Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Cannabis
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

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