Civil litigation is the process of dealing with a dispute between people or organisations. It may involve a claim, a defence to a claim, negotiation, or proceedings in court. The appropriate court and procedure depend on the nature of the dispute.
Tsotetsi Attorneys assists with civil disputes and appears in the High Court where the matter requires it. The firm does not describe this work as a specialist commercial-litigation practice beyond the instructions it accepts.
How Tsotetsi Attorneys can assist
- Assessing a claim or a defence
- Advice on the practical options
- Correspondence and negotiation
- Issuing or defending court proceedings where instructed
- High Court appearances where the matter requires them
What to expect
Every matter is different. The steps below are a general outline, not a fixed process for every case.
- Initial consultation
- Assessment of the dispute and the documents available
- Advice on negotiation, a claim, or a defence
- Further steps where the client instructs the firm to proceed
- Representation in proceedings where that is required