CLIENT PREPARATION

Bring the right information to your consultation.

These are practical starting checklists, not exhaustive legal requirements. Your matter may require additional documents.

RAF

Road Accident Fund

  • Identity document
  • Accident and police information
  • Medical records and invoices
  • Employment and income records
  • Details of witnesses
  • Travel and other relevant expenses
  • Existing RAF correspondence
Detailed RAF checklist →

CRIMINAL

Arrest, bail or trial

  • Case number, if available
  • Charge information
  • Court and appearance date
  • Arrest or bail paperwork
  • Relevant identity details
  • Names of important witnesses
  • Existing attorney or prosecutor correspondence
Criminal-law guide →

LABOUR

CCMA or workplace dispute

  • Employment contract
  • Dismissal, disciplinary or grievance documents
  • CCMA referral and notices
  • Relevant emails or messages
  • Pay slips or employment records
  • Important dates and a short timeline
CCMA guide →

WILLS & ESTATES

Estate planning

  • Identity information
  • Beneficiary details
  • Asset and liability list
  • Existing will, if any
  • Guardian or trust wishes where relevant
  • Important policy or account information
Will-planning guide →

PROPERTY

Property transfer

  • Property address and transaction details
  • Identity documents
  • Sale agreement, if applicable
  • Bond or finance information
  • Relevant municipal information
  • Contact details for the parties involved
Property guide →

BUSINESS

Commercial matter

  • Company/entity details
  • Contract or draft agreement
  • Relevant correspondence
  • Payment or invoice records
  • Short timeline of the dispute
  • Desired commercial outcome
Contract guide →

Not sure what documents matter?

Describe the issue first. You can then be guided on what information to gather.

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