S. Shapiro Attorneys is a boutique Johannesburg-based law firm with a focus on commercial and dispute resolution work. The firm provides commercial business legal assistance and commercial litigation, handling negotiations, drafting of contracts, CIPC registrations, and internal labour related matters. Its approach aligns legal strategies with client objectives to support growth and risk management, prioritising practical solutions and timely, cost effective outcomes. Where possible, the team seeks early settlements in disputes to preserve relationships and resources while providing robust representation in litigation or arbitration when necessary.

In criminal law, S. Shapiro Attorneys represents clients at every stage of a criminal matter, including arrest and bail and trial proceedings. The firm reports an exemplary track record across High Court matters and Supreme Court of Appeal references, with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes through careful case work, strategic advocacy and meticulous preparation.

Client service at S. Shapiro Attorneys is anchored in a philosophy of treating every matter with equal care and diligence and in building lasting relationships with clients. The firm engages directly with clients, clarifies options and tailors solutions to each matter, including employment and labour, family law and other commercial matters as needed.

About S. Shapiro Attorneys

Founded in 2010

1 person in their team


Practice areas
Business
Criminal Defense
Employment & Labor
Family
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

S. Shapiro Attorneys offers commercial business legal assistance and commercial litigation, handling negotiations and drafting of contracts, CIPC registrations, and internal labour related matters. The firm focuses on aligning business objectives with legal strategy, delivering practical and cost effective solutions, and pursuing early settlements when possible or robust representation in litigation or arbitration to protect client interests.

Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Criminal Defense

The criminal defense practice represents clients at every stage of criminal matters, including arrest, bail and trial proceedings. The team emphasises meticulous case preparation and strategic advocacy, and the firm highlights an exemplary track record across High Court matters and the Supreme Court of Appeal proceedings.

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

Employment & Labor

Employment and labour matters are handled for both companies and employees, including drafting employment agreements and NDAs, representation at CCMA, and disciplinary hearings, including chairing hearings when required. The firm focuses on practical, fair solutions and compliant processes to protect client interests.

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

Family

Family law matters include divorce proceedings, custody, access and maintenance. The firm represents clients in both the High Court and the Magistrates Court, guiding families through the process with clarity and sensitivity while pursuing favorable outcomes.

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

Lawsuits & Disputes

The disputes practice covers commercial litigation and arbitration, with a focus on aligning dispute resolution with client objectives, seeking early settlements when possible, and providing ongoing representation through litigation or arbitration when necessary to protect clients' interests.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation

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