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Fantastic group of people who actually listen to the client and go the extra mile.
ListeningPersonal attentionGoing the extra mile
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.
Boutique Alberton practiceLocal, personal legal support
Melissa NijhuisFirm Owner · Attorney
LLB · Wits · 8 yearsProfessional experience
5.0 Google ratingBased on 4 reviews · View on Google
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.
↗Client
first.
first.
“Where the client matters” means making room for questions, clarity and a more personal working relationship.
What working with us feels like
More about our approach →
Professional legal support without losing the human side of the matter.
Nijhuis Attorneys is a boutique Alberton practice. Our approach is centred on kindness, courtesy, long-term client relationships and practical legal guidance.
01Know who you are dealing with
The legal team, roles and qualifications are visible so the people behind the practice do not feel anonymous.
02Understand what happens next
We aim to explain the likely process, what information may be needed and the next practical step.
03Legal language explained clearly
Where possible, legal concepts are explained in straightforward language so you can follow the matter with greater confidence.
04A more personal working relationship
A boutique setting supports familiar faces, direct communication and a relationship built around the individual matter.
What clients say
★★★★★5.0 on Google4 reviewsFeedback that reflects the way the firm aims to work.
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Highly recommended. Thank you for all your assistance.
Helpful supportClient care
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.
Firm Owner · Attorney
Melissa Nijhuis
Melissa holds an LLB from the University of the Witwatersrand and has 8 years of practice. Her work spans family, commercial, litigation, labour, property and related legal matters, with kindness and courtesy at the heart of her approach.
View Melissa’s profile →
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
Your first contact is with the firm. 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 consider the nature and urgency of your enquiry and identify the area of law most relevant to it.
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Reach the right legal professional
The firm considers the enquiry and directs it appropriately so the next conversation begins with useful context.
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Understand your options
We explain 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, we explain the engagement and next actions before work proceeds.
Discuss Your Matter →Recent legal guidance
From the firm.
Nijhuis Attorneys regularly shares practical legal information across its social channels. Here are three recent topics from the practice.
CCMALabour law
Labour & employment
CCMA support and workplace disputes
Guidance for employers and employees dealing with dismissals, disciplinary processes, contracts and CCMA matters.
View on Instagram →FamilyDivorce & children
Family law
Divorce, children and family-law planning
A recent firm post looks at divorce statistics and the arrangements that may need attention when children are involved.
View on Instagram →ContractsCommercial law
Business & contracts
Review the contract before you sign
Practical legal education around contract review, commercial commitments and understanding the terms before they become a dispute.
View on Instagram →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.