General Litigation

HFG Attorneys Inc. is a leading international law firm specialising in Litigation matters with a well-established, skilled, and experienced Litigation Department to assist our clients with various types of litigation services which include:

Leading Litigation Attorneys in Cape Town, Paarl, and Surrounds

Proceedings arising from disputes in Magistrate Court, Regional Court, High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court.
Urgent application for urgent relief in the Magistrates- and High Court.
Constitutional Law disputes.
Administrative Law disputes.
Law of Arbitration.
Commercial Law disputes.
Property Law disputes.
Contractual Law disputes.

Construction Law disputes.
Insolvency Law disputes.
Family Law disputes.
Law of Interdicts.
Appeals and reviews to the High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, and the Constitutional Court.
Intellectual Property Law disputes.
Any other litigious dispute not mentioned above.
Representation and assisting with Arbitration matters.
Motor Law disputes

As one of the top Litigation Law firms in the area, we serve clients in the following areas:

Paarl, Wellington, Malmesbury, Boschenmeer Golf Estate, Val de Vie Winelands Lifestyle Estate, Pearl Valley Golf Estate and Spa, Darling, Worcester, Franschhoek, Klapmuts, Stellenbosch, Strand, Somerset West, Belville, Durbanville, Kraaifontein, Parow, Century City, Cape Town, Claremont, Hout Bay, Table View, Milnerton, Bloubergstrand, Melkbostrand, Atlantis and many more through our online consultation facility’s.

What is Litigation?

Litigations is the process by ways of an action or application proceeding instituted and brought before either a Magistrate- Regional- or High Court by virtue of a legal dispute, seeking relief by the court to enforce a right the applicant or plaintiff is entitled to.

When to Consult a Litigation Lawyer?

Whenever you are in a dispute that you believe cannot amicably be settled between the parties, alternatively successfully mediated, it is advisable to seek a Litigation specialist advice to assist in either instituting an application or action on your behalf before the matter escalates any further. Furthermore, should you receive a letter of demand from another law firm, or court papers are served on you by the Sheriff, you must immediately contact a litigation law firm to assist you, as the court rules prescribed steps and actions that must be taken in different time frames. The golden rule is that you must never take the law into your own hands. Let the professionals deal with it for you.

Our team consists of the best litigation attorneys in Cape Town who offer top standard litigation services.

How to decide which Litigation Attorney to work with?

The legal practitioner, alternatively the law firm, must preferably have extensive skill and experience in litigation, more specifically the type of matter.
Choose legal practitioners that thrive on ethical principles.
Evaluate the hourly fee of the legal practitioner and ensure you have secured financial reserves in the form of savings or a loan at a financial institution to be able to pay your legal fees. Litigation is quite expensive.
Engage with a law firm that ensure the best outcome at the best affordable rates and fees. Be very vigilant against law firms that chooses the most expensive route to inflate legal fees only for their own pocket!

Remember, a good settlement is better than a bad loss, but prevention is always better than court.
Ensure that the firm has the best experts and advocates on their panel to assist you with the litigation matter.
Evaluate their effectiveness based on their Google reviews, the website, and social media presence.

We can also assist with cases related to Criminal Defence, Family Law and Firearm Law.

Frequently asked questions:

What is the difference between a lawyer and a litigator?

Lawyers are any practitioner dealing with everyday legal matter including the drafting of contracts, writing of opinions and any and all areas of the law. Whilst a litigator does all of this as well, they can also attend to court to dispose of a dispute. All litigators are lawyers, but not all lawyers are litigators.

What is a general litigation lawyer?

A general litigation lawyer specialises in all civil litigation such as contractual disputes, sequestrations, evictions, debt collection, delictual matters, corporates matter such a liquidations and many more.

What type of lawyer is a litigator?

A litigator is a lawyer that specialise in opposed legal disputes that require court processes to finalise. A litigator must also decide when to brief advocates and instruct experts to testify in court. An excellent litigator manages the matter from the first consultation, until the end.

How much does a litigator cost?

A litigator usually works on an hourly tariff that is dependent on the firm, location, type of matter, and the experience of the specific litigator. At HFG Attorneys Inc, our hourly tariff ranges from R 800-00 to R 2 000.00 per hour, plus VAT, expenses, correspondent fees, expert fees, and advocate fees if applicable.

What are litigation lawyers for?

Litigation lawyers are for matters that will require a court process in order for the dispute to be finalised. Litigation lawyers are there to assist you with presenting your case to the court and the presiding officer for relief to enforce your right in our law.

What types of cases are best suited for litigation?

Matters that cannot be easily dissolved through mediation, or settled out of court, will require approaching court to adjudicate the dispute. Matters best suited for litigation is, but not limited to, Contract Law, Commercial Law, Property Law, Construction Law, Insolvency Law, Family Law, Law of Interdict and much more.