An advocate is a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
List Of Advocates In South Africa
Below Are Listed:
Society of Advocates of KwaZulu-Natal
JOHANNESBURG SOCIETY OF ADVOCATES
Brooklyn Advocate Chambers.
DUMA NOKWE
Maisels Chambers 3
THULAMELA CHAMBERS
Pretoria Society of Advocates
Society of Advocates
Advocates Group 21 Sandown Village
Group One Advocates
Legal Practice Council
Free State Advocates Chambers.
The Maisels Group of Advocates
RIVONIA GROUP OF ADVOCATES
Circle Chambers
Victoria Mxenge
How do you check if someone is an advocate in South Africa?
Contact the relevant regional office of the Legal Practice Council to find an attorney, to confirm that an attorney is on the practicing roll, or to confirm that an attorney is in possession of a Fidelity Fund Certificate. Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape: E-mail: infowc@lpc.org.za Tel: (021) 443 6700.
How many advocates are there in South Africa?
Advocates (called barristers in England) make up the ‘bar’ and are commonly referred to as ‘counsel’.
They specialize in preparing court cases, appearing before courts and other tribunals, and giving legal opinions. In 2018 there were 5396 practicing advocates in South Africa.
How much does an advocate charge per hour in South Africa?
Several senior advocates and lawyers, who spoke to City Press said South Africa’s top advocates charge as much as R45. 000 per day.
At a very conservative estimate of only 15 hours of work per week, at R4? 500 an hour, and deducting 20% for expenses, advocates could go home with an annual salary of nearly R3?