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Petrus Jacobus Lessing
- 1. Petrus Jacobus Lessing(Jacques) Personal Particulars NAME : Jacques SURNAME : Lessing ADDRESS 6 Zebra Park GROBLERSDAL 0470 POSTAL ADDRESS : PO Box 1710 GROBLERSDAL 0470 TELEPHONE NUMBER : 083 616 1697 (h) (013) 262-4388 (w) DATE OF BIRTH : 22 July 1970 ID NUMBER : 700722 5064 086 MARITAL STATUS : Married NASIONALITY : South African LANGUAGES : Afrikaans / English General I have 20 years experience after the completion of articles in the legal profession as an attorney within my own practice and legal firms. Handling all cases in magistrate, regional and in high court. Extensive knowledge in a wide spectrum of the law including litigation, criminal, labour and civil law, as well as commercial law which includes drafting of contracts and the interpretation thereof. Further more, I also have experience in indemnity law and in investigating with regard to OSH act related incidents. I have excellent interpersonal relationships. I am ambitious, loyal, hard working (working long hours), a self starter, and motivated – go getter and a team player. Competencies / Knowledge Admitted as Attorney since April 1997 with experience in commercial law, including contract drafting and litigation thereof. Third party matters, criminal litigation, debt collecting and family law. Experience in labour law including attendance at conciliation and arbitration hearings. Attending wage negations with trade unions. Held disciplinary hearings as Chairperson and Prosecutor. General Law practice that include sale and purchase of land, lease agreements and Curriculum Vitae – Jacques Lessing Page 1 of 3 PO Box 1710 GROBLERSDAL 0470 083 616 1697 013 262 4388
- 2. insurance claims. Ialso gained experience in the National Credit Act and working knowledge of land claims including evictions. Qualifications SCHOOL : Hoërskool Secunda HIGHEST STANDARD : Matric YEAR : 1988 SUBJECTS : Afrikaans English Mathematics Accounting Economics History Tertiary Qualification UNIVERSITY : University of Pretoria DEGREE : B.Proc YEAR : 1994 SUBJECTS : Economics 1 Financial Accountancy 1, 2 Private Law 1, 2, 3 Roman law 1 Mercantile Law 1, 2, 3 Criminal Law 1, 2, 3 Criminal procedure Law 4 English Customary Law 2 Administrative Law 2 Interpretation of acts Civil Procedure Law Constitutional Law Law of evidence ADMITTED AS ATTORNEY : 1 April 1997 Career Summary Group Name Employment Dates Position Marietjie Wentzel attorneys November 2005 – up to date Senior Attorney Haarhoff, Fourie and Partners Attorneys June 2002 – Nov 2005 Partner/Director (practice dissolved) André Brits Attorneys April 2001 – May 2002 Partner Cronje, de Waal and van der Merwe Attorneys February 1995 – March 2001 Candidate Attorney and Attorney Curriculum Vitae – Jacques Lessing Page 2 of 3
- 3. Sasol Synfuels July1990 – December 1994 (Part-time) Process Controller Responsibilities • Personnel management • Practice management • Case management • Financial management • Drafting of contracts References André de Waal: Director Cronje de Waal and van der Merwe (017) 631-2960 Andre Brits: Legal Aid South Africa Pinetown 0826015182 Curriculum Vitae – Jacques Lessing Page 3 of 3