Accidents & Injuries
LegalWise Pretoria offers comprehensive legal assistance for individuals involved in accidents and injuries, providing expert advice and representation to ensure clients' rights are protected. Their services include legal counselling, negotiation with third parties, and, when necessary, referral to attorneys for court representation. LegalWise covers legal fees up to specified limits per case, ensuring clients receive the necessary support without financial strain. Their in-house Legal Counsellors are experienced and trained to handle various legal matters, offering face-to-face consultations and assistance. Additionally, LegalWise provides 24-hour legal assistance via their telephonic LegalLine, ensuring clients have access to support at any time.
Bankruptcy & Debt
LegalWise Pretoria offers comprehensive assistance in bankruptcy and debt-related matters, providing paralegal services through various channels, including in-person consultations, phone, video calls, email, and WhatsApp. Their services encompass liaising with creditors to ascertain outstanding amounts and their calculations, drafting correspondence to dispute debts, negotiating payment arrangements for undisputed debts, and obtaining consents to judgment upon full repayment. Additionally, they offer guidance on debt counselling and issues of over-indebtedness, ensuring clients receive informed support tailored to their financial situations.
Business
LegalWise Pretoria offers comprehensive legal assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs, providing guidance on business registration, compliance with the Consumer Protection Act, and other essential aspects of entrepreneurial law. Through their e-Lawyer Self-Service portal, accessible via WhatsApp, clients can obtain quick answers to legal questions pertinent to start-ups, enabling informed business decisions and saving on legal fees. This service is available to both Members and non-Members, reflecting LegalWise's commitment to making legal information and advice more accessible.
Civil & Human Rights
LegalWise Pretoria offers specialized legal services in civil and human rights, focusing on providing accessible and quality legal assistance to individuals facing issues in these areas. Their team of professionals ensures that clients receive expert guidance and representation to uphold their civil liberties and human rights.
Consumer Rights
LegalWise Pretoria offers comprehensive consumer rights services, assisting clients in understanding and enforcing their rights under South African consumer protection laws. Their legal professionals provide guidance on issues such as unfair business practices, defective products, and contractual disputes, ensuring clients receive fair treatment and appropriate remedies. Members have access to 24/7 legal advice through LegalLine, as well as in-person consultations at the Pretoria branch, located at Curator House, 421 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
Criminal Defense
LegalWise Pretoria offers comprehensive criminal defense services, providing members with access to experienced legal professionals who offer advice and representation in criminal matters. Members benefit from 24/7 assistance via the LegalLine, ensuring support at any time. The firm covers legal fees up to specified limits per case, depending on the membership plan, and grants access to a network of over 220 legal firms for representation. Additionally, members have the option to select a lawyer outside of the LegalWise network. These services are subject to a three-month waiting period and certain exclusions, such as matters arising before membership or during the waiting period.
Employment & Labor
LegalWise Pretoria offers comprehensive assistance in employment and labor law, guiding clients through matters such as unfair dismissals, workplace discrimination, and contractual disputes. Their services include legal counseling, representation in labor disputes, and support during disciplinary hearings. By providing accessible legal support, LegalWise Pretoria empowers individuals to effectively enforce and defend their employment rights.
Family
LegalWise Pretoria offers comprehensive paralegal services to assist clients with family-related legal matters, including uncontested divorces, child maintenance issues, and antenuptial contracts. Their in-house Legal Counsellors provide guidance and support through various channels, such as in-branch consultations, telephone, email, and video consultations. Additionally, LegalWise covers legal fees for representation in proceedings involving the member and their immediate family, ensuring accessible and affordable legal assistance.
Insurance
LegalWise Pretoria offers comprehensive legal insurance coverage, providing members with up to R385,000 per case to cover legal fees for civil, criminal, and labor-related matters. This coverage extends to the main member, their spouse or life partner, and children under 18. Members have access to a network of over 220 legal firms for representation, with the option to select a lawyer outside this network. Additionally, LegalWise Pretoria provides paralegal services, including legal assistance and advice from in-house Legal Counsellors, available in-branch, over the phone, online, or via video consultation. These services encompass mediation and negotiation to resolve legal issues without court proceedings, as well as assistance with debt settlements, family services like uncontested divorces and child maintenance matters, and other civil services such as referrals to Alternative Dispute Resolution forums. A 24/7 LegalLine ensures immediate access to legal assistance at any time.
Lawsuits & Disputes
LegalWise Pretoria offers comprehensive legal assistance in lawsuits and disputes, providing members with access to experienced legal specialists who aim to resolve issues efficiently, often without court proceedings. Their services include mediation, referrals to alternative dispute resolution forums, and preparation for Small Claims Court. Additionally, LegalWise's Impact Litigation Unit addresses systemic legal issues, such as challenging the Department of Home Affairs' practice of blocking identity documents, to promote positive social change.
Real Estate
LegalWise Pretoria offers comprehensive legal assistance in real estate matters, providing paralegal services through various channels, including in-branch consultations, phone, video consultations, email, and WhatsApp. They cover legal fees for lawyer representation in proceedings related to property transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, and other real estate issues, ensuring clients have professional support to protect their property rights.
