Firm Owner · Attorney
Melissa Nijhuis
LLB (Wits). Melissa leads the practice with a client-centred approach and experience across a broad range of family, commercial, litigation, labour and related legal matters.
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Boutique legal practice · Alberton
Legal guidance that puts you first.
When a legal matter affects your family, business, work or future, you need more than legal terminology. You need clear advice, a practical next step and people who take the time to understand what is at stake.
Boutique practiceMore personal client relationships
Broad capabilityIndividuals, families & businesses
Alberton basedServing Gauteng clients
Monday–Friday · 08:30–16:00
The firm’s approach
“Where the client matters.”Personal legal service backed by practical guidance.
LLB · WitsMelissa Nijhuis
Client-firstBoutique practice approach
Family → BusinessBroad legal capability
Clear next stepsA more personal legal experience
Start with the problem
What do you need help with?
You do not need to know the correct legal category. Start with the situation you are facing and explore the services most likely to be relevant.
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My family or relationship
Divorce, maintenance, children, domestic matters, antenuptial contracts and related family law.
↗ 02My business or contract
Commercial agreements, company matters, contracts, shareholders and business disputes.
↗ 03A dispute or court matter
Civil and commercial litigation where the next move matters.
↗ 04My employment
Workplace disputes, employment law and CCMA-related matters.
↗ 05My property
Leases, evictions and property-related disputes.
↗ 06My future & estate
Wills, trusts, deceased estates and practical estate planning.
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first.
first.
Legal matters are technical, but the way you are guided through them can still be clear, responsive and personal.
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Know who is advising you. Understand what happens next.
Nijhuis Attorneys is a boutique firm where the client matters. From the first conversation, our aim is to make your options, next steps and legal position easier to understand.
Kindness and courtesy sit alongside legal capability — not instead of it.
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Direct, understandable guidanceWe explain the process in clear language so you can understand what your matter may involve.
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Relevant legal capabilityYour matter is considered in context so it can be directed to the legal support most relevant to your situation.
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Clear next stepsFrom first contact onward, we aim to keep you informed about what happens next and what may be required from you.
86%
Facebook recommendation rating from client feedback.
ListeningPersonal serviceGoing the extra mile
“Fantastic group of people who actually listen to the client and go the extra mile.”Client recommendation · Facebook
The people behind the advice
A legal team you can actually see.
Meet the people behind the practice and understand who may be involved in helping you with your matter.
Candidate Attorney
Juanita Wright
LLB (UNISA), supporting the practice across client matters while continuing to build legal experience.
Meet the team →A clearer first step
What happens when you contact the firm?
A straightforward first-contact process helps you know what to expect before the legal work begins.
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Tell us what happened
Start in plain language. You do not need to know the legal terminology or exact service name.
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The matter is understood
We identify the nature, urgency and most relevant area of law for your enquiry.
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Reach the right legal professional
We direct your enquiry appropriately so the next conversation starts with useful context.
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Understand your options
Receive guidance on the legal process, likely next steps and what may be required from you.
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Move forward with clarity
If representation is needed, the engagement and next actions can be explained before work proceeds.
Your legal matter deserves a clear next step.
Tell Nijhuis Attorneys what you are dealing with and start with the situation — not the legal terminology.