
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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