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Unlike many larger firms, the Law Firm of Ureesh Dorasamy & Associates/ Attorneys give personalized attention to every client. Clients can be rest assured that they will not be shuffled between various attorneys and staff. The office serves the Greater Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal provinces. You can count on the Law Office to competently handle your matter from the moment you reach out to our office until your case resolves. We have a reputation for serving our clients with respect, integrity and legal savvy which sees results. The Law Firm was established in 2013. Since the establishment, the firm’s success is evident in the well-established client base. The recent incremental growth since inception is in line with the levels of client satisfaction and the commitment from our well qualified legal and support teams. The legal landscape is changing. Clients are no longer in the market for impersonal attorneys with corporate price tags. The Law Office of Ureesh Dorasamy and Associates/Attorneys meets the demands of this new generation of savvy clientele by offering exceptional service with a focus on affordability, convenience and sustaining relationships.
We offer a full range of corporate, commercial and criminal legal services. As a new generation law firm, we have confronted the challenges of empowerment by taking a leading role through the creation of a new generation multi-disciplinary law firm that addresses the needs of their clients following a general approach.
Company Focus and Approach We endeavour to accomplish our purposes to the overall satisfaction of our clients and to advance prospects within our community for development. Our goal at all given times is to be known as a reliable Firm with recognition and continuous presence within the Legal Fraternity. We endeavor to serve South Africa by creating skills development opportunities by training our candidates to be the best attorneys around.
Our Services Legal services in the following areas:
Civil Litigation Criminal Litigation Divorces Administration of Deceased Estates Family Law Correspondent work in KZN & Gauteng The Firm also specialises in Labour Law and Employment Relations.
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Courts Attended
Gauteng 1. Randburg Magistrates Court 2. Alberton Magistrates Court 3. Benoni Magistrates Court 4. Boksburg Magistrates Court 5. Roodeport Magistrates Court 6. Johannesburg Magistrates Court 7. Kempton Park Magistrates Court 8. Pretoria Magistrates Court 9. Germiston Magistrates court 10. Randfontein Magistrates Court 11. Springs Magistrates Court 12. Johannesburg High Court
KZN 1. Durban 2. Pinetown 3. Phoenix 4. Chatsworth 5. Wentworth 6. Verulam 7. Umlazi 8. Hammarsdale 9. Camperdown 10. Newlands 11. Ntuzuma 12. Durban High Court
Employee profile The firm comprises of 5 Attorneys, 1 Candidate Attorney and 1 Administration Personnel. The Gauteng and Durban branches are both small-size law firms, giving us substantial influence in various matters throughout the Republic of South Africa.
KZN Basil J. van der Merve (B Proc)
Kishore Bhagothadin (LLB)
Rivaaj Panday (LLB)
A former Educator. B Proc. admitted as an attorney of the Supreme Court in 1982. Member of the Law Society of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Over 25 years of experience in the legal field. Served as the diplomat in the United States of America. Previously appointed as an assessor at the High Court Extensive litigation experience
He holds an LLB degree from the University of South Africa and is an admitted attorney. He is currently a member of the Law Society of KwaZulu Natal. He has extensive experience with criminal and civil litigation as well as rescissions and divorces.
He holds a LLB degree from the University of South Africa and is an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa. He is currently a member of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Law Society.,Shortly after being admitted as an Attorney Rivaaj had joined the Banking Sector as a Compliance Consultant were he contributed significantly toward aligning banking policy with FICA and other AntiMoney Laundering Legislation. His passion for the law and litigation in particular brought him right back to legal practice.
Specializes in: Criminal Litigation (Regional Court & High Court) Civil Litigation (High Court & Regional Court) Family Law matters
Specializes in: Labour Law Criminal litigation Rescissions Divorce
Specializes in : Criminal Law, Civil Law and Labour Law.
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The firm comprises of 5 Attorneys, 1 Candidate Attorney and 1 Administration Personnel. The Gauteng and Durban branches are both small-size law firms, giving us substantial influence in various matters throughout the Republic of South Africa.
Gauteng Ureesh Dorasamy (LLB)
Siraaj Khan (LLB, LLM)
Chandrika Jugroop (B.Proc)
Merissa Pillay Mohanlall
Currently holds a LLB from the University of South Africa and is an admitted attorney. He is duly admitted to appear in all courts within the Republic of South Africa. He has extensive experience in family law matters as well as criminal and civil litigation. He is currently a member of the Law Society of the Northern Provinces as well as the Law Society of KwaZulu Natal. Appears in both Gauteng and KZN Courts.
Joined the firm in 2013. He holds both a Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws Degree in Medical Law, from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Howard College) Campus. Mr Khan is admitted to appear in all courts within the Republic of South Africa. During his tenure at the firm he specialized in litigation and drafting of contracts. In October 2015 Mr Khan joined the Faculty of Law at Rhodes University where he teaches Criminal Law, Civil Procedure and Introduction to Legal Theory. He remains a consultant with the firm.
She is a candidate attorney who holds a B. PROC degree from the University of South Africa. She is an internationally accredited Mediator, she further holds a post graduate Diploma in Dispute Settlements from the University of Stellenbosch. She is also an accredited commissioner at the CCMA and has presided on several bargaining councils. She has more than 20 years of experience in the labour sector. She has consulted for various Government Departments, para-statels and private companies namely Armscor, The National Credit Regulator and Tiger Brands.
She is a paralegal at the firm, currently studying towards her LLB Degree, she holds a diploma in Human Resource Management, as well as a higher certificate in Forensic Science Management, further she holds a Higher Certificate in crime scene management, and she has 9 years of legal administration experience.
Specializes in: Family Law Estates Labour Law Criminal Litigation (High Court & Regional Court)
Specializes in : Contracts Medical negligence Motor vehicle accidents and Criminal law
Specializes in: Labour Law Mediation Family Law
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As a law firm, we use our best endeavours to be liberal, approachable and affiliation driven. We make every effort to construct an open and authentic affiliation with each other and our client base. We inspire our staff members to be individuals and we use all opportunities to unravel and advance the potential of our staff members for the advantage of the firm and our client base.
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Contact Details DURBAN OFFICE 33 O’Flaherty Road, Clare Estate, Durban, 4091 Postal Address : P.O Box 65008, Reservoir Hills, Durban, 4090 Fax : 031 2692004 Tel : 031 2691419 / 031 269 2006 Email :
[email protected] Main Member : Mr. Basil Van Der Merve GAUTENG OFFICE 391 Main Avenue, The Palms Office Park, Suite G, Ferndale, Randburg Postal Address : 391 Main Avenue Fax : 0865 357 728 Tel : 011 326 0093 Cell : 082 850 8145 Email :
[email protected] Main Member : Mr.Ureesh Dorasamy
