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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.