“Don’t talk to me, talk to my lawyer” has become a popular catch phrase in recent years but do we really know the benefit of having an attorney? At Elliott Maris, we have a team of dynamic, skilled people to guarantee that every legal aspect of your life is taken care of.

We will give some insight on a few of the main areas that we specialize in and why choosing us, is beneficial to you. Legal terms are difficult to interpret – especially in a country with 11 official languages where the court proceedings might not take place in your home language. Your attorney will ensure that your interests are protected within the scope of our Constitution.

You might find yourself spending time in custody after a mistake or even being wrongly accused. To ensure that your case is presented properly and that all evidence is presented in the most professional manner, it is important to have an experienced attorney assisting you through the process. Whether you need help with a bail application, plea agreement or trial representation, we can assist you in every aspect of criminal law.

South Africa is a country where entrepreneurship is encouraged but commercial law is not always the primary focus area for any businessman.

Instead of spending hours researching legal terms and potentially missing important clauses in business dealings, your attorney at Elliott Maris can go through the contracts on your behalf to make sure that it is in line with what was discussed and agreed upon without any legal risk.

We go through stages in life with some big milestones such as buying your first property but property law and conveyance can make the process much more stressful and costly if you try to do it without the proper knowledge and assistance. Trust us to offer advice on bond cancellations, notice periods and to fully explain the content of an offer to purchase before you decide to buy or later sell your property if you need to purchase something bigger after deciding to start a family.

When getting married, we never do this with divorce in mind but unfortunately this is part of life and it does not have to become messy or time consuming. Often, when dealing with family law such as divorce or child custody and maintenance, there are a lot of emotions involved and may cloud your judgement. Your attorney at Elliott Maris will ensure that emotions do not make its way into the negotiations and that the interests of yourself, your former partner but most importantly your children, are well protected.

Another aspect of the legal world that we are not always aware of, is the medical malpractice, road accident claims or even just being bitten by a neighbour’s dog. Knowing who is responsible and taking further steps if necessary, is also a service we offer when accidents out of your control occur.

We all dread receiving the phone call telling us the devastating news of a loved on passing away. We tend to not plan towards this as we do not know how complex the administration of an estate is, especially when you do not have a will in place. We can assist you to draw up a will and also act as executor thereof to ensure that the wishes as stipulated in your will is executed correctly; giving your family the time that they need to grieve instead of dealing with the adding stress of estate management.

Robert Dundas Graham founded Elliott Maris in 1873 and has built an unimpeachable reputation that we strive to maintain and build on. We ensure that we consistently deliver extraordinary service with every interaction so that you can focus on the things that matter most to you in life.