Burnett Attorneys & Notaries (Lynnwood)

No matter who you are as a person or what your problem is, we will not turn you away. We understand that each situation is unique, so we strive to ensure all of our client’s cases are handled with the sensitivity and dedication they deserve. Our extensive knowledge of Family Law, Personal Injury Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, and General Litigation is second to none, evident in the trustworthy guidance we will put into helping you with your unique situation.
Our Services
Family Law
Being one of the best known specialist family law firms in Gauteng, we handle South African divorces, whether simple unopposed ones or high value, complex and multifaceted divorces.
Our hourly rates are comparably lower than those in most other Gauteng based firms, making it potentially a more economic option over the long term if you want your case handled throughout by an attorney with genuine practical family law experience.
Criminal Law
Our focus area includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Drunk driving charges
Drug-related offences
Criminal Litigation
Bail applications
Assault charges
Criminal record expungement
SAPS clearance records
Sentence and plea agreements
Personal Injury
NO WIN NO FEE – We only charge a fee if we win the case!
Several instances might call for a Personal Injury claim, and these include but are not limited to the following:
Accidents that occur in a public space such as a restaurant: Slipping, falling, or tripping
Animal attacks
Medical malpractice
Medical negligence
Train accidents: Including falling or being pushed out of a train
Being assaulted by a security or police officer
Becoming ill after consuming a purchased product
General Litigation
We are here to help you with any legal dispute you wish to bring before a Magistrate, Regional, or High Court. For example, if a grievance or dispute between yourself and others has become large enough to inspire you or the other party to take legal action. Or you feel you need to seek relief from said courts to enforce a right to which you are entitled.
Commercial Law / Trademarks
We strive to assist you in any aspects regarding legislation pertaining to transactions between you and your business associates, whether you are the buyer or seller. We also deal with legislation surrounding merchants changing their services and goods.
Our primary focus is on one of the tenants of the Intellectual Property Law, namely trademarks. We can aid you in this regard by:
Giving advice on which marks may be registrable
Carrying out searches prior to registration to ensure that there are no marks or similar marks already registered.
We can offer advice and help plan strategies for the different actions necessary in certain countries.
Complete and file applications with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commissions
Correspond on your behalf with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commissions
Help with any infringements
Watch for marks that might conflict with yours
Offer any other advice you may need regarding your marks