J Leslie Smith & Co – More than a century of sound legal advice and expertise

Surviving and thriving for more than a century in business is in itself a great achievement

J LESLIE SMITH & Company celebrated its first centenary in April 2021. This medium-sized B-BBEE Level 1 status firm was founded on strong family values and focuses on providing bespoke legal services. These values are passed down from generations of professionals serving at the firm.

The firm has its main office in Pietermaritzburg and has expanded its services to the Howick and Pennington communities, with branch offices in both towns.

“Not only do we practice law with passion and commitment, representing large commercial entities, among others, but we are also charitably minded and are actively involved with our broader community,” says Margaret McCullough, chairperson of J Leslie Smith & Co.

McCullough is the first woman chairperson of the firm and head of the board of directors of which the majority are women.

The professionals and staff pride themselves in providing legal advice and support designed to take care of their clients’ legal needs, throughout the various stages of their clients’ lives. From concluding an antenuptial contract to advising and drafting a last will and testament to buying a first home, as well as any other legal bumps in their life journeys – you can count on J Leslie Smith & Co.

The firm boasts numerous specialists among its ranks of directors. The firm’s property department is overseen by three experienced directors, who are all qualified and experienced attorneys, conveyancers and notaries public. The agency conveyancing department comprises an experienced team of professionals and staff members, who offer support services to clients across South Africa. The team ensures facilitating a smooth process of lodgement to registration of property transactions in the Pietermaritzburg Deeds Registry and related services.

Furthermore, the firm offers a wide variety of services including general litigation, property transfers, wills, deceased estate administration and trusts, commercial law, pension fund law, family law, insurance law and collections.

“We are committed to making a difference and involve ourselves in activities and organisations that assist the elderly, the youth of our community, environment, our animals – both wild and domesticated, as well as the incapacitated and disadvantaged people. Give us an opportunity and we are confident that you will not be disappointed. We would love to be of service to you.” “JLS – More than just Suits”.

For further information, contact J Leslie Smith and Company Incorporated by email on jls@jleslie.co.za