Johannesburg

Lethetsa Smith Incorporated, trading as Mervyn Joel Smith Attorneys, is a dynamic and results-driven law firm with established offices in Johannesburg, Kimberley, and Bloemfontein. Our strategic presence across these key cities enables us to effectively serve a diverse client base throughout South Africa.

Practice Areas

Our Johannesburg branch serves as the firm’s primary litigation hub, offering a wide range of legal services across multiple disciplines. These include:

• General civil litigation
• Debt collection and enforcement
• Family law matters, including divorces and maintenance
• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Deceased estates and estate planning
• Conveyancing and property transfers
  
  

Property Law Expertise

We possess particular expertise in property law and related legal services across South Africa. Our property law department handles:

• Recovery of rental and levy arrears
• Lease and rental disputes
• Residential and commercial evictions
• Sectional title and homeowners’ association matters
• Municipal compliance and litigation

One of the key advantages of instructing our firm is the close collaboration between our conveyancing and litigation departments, enabling us to provide seamless, end-to-end assistance in all property-related matters. From the purchase or sale of property to complex disputes involving breaches of sale agreements or occupational rent recovery, we ensure that our clients receive integrated, practical legal solutions throughout the property lifecycle.

This synergy positions Mervyn Joel Smith Attorneys as a true one-stop legal solution for property owners, developers, managing agents, investors, and financial institutions — offering both transactional and dispute resolution services under one roof.

Client Base

We act on behalf of a broad range of clients, including:

• Property owners and developers
• Managing agents and Body Corporates
• Local and international commercial enterprises
• Manufacturers, wholesalers, and producers
• Financial institutions and service providers

Municipal Law Expertise

Our dedicated Municipal Law Department has extensive experience and a proven track record of successfully litigating against local authorities, including the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. We assist numerous Johannesburg-based clients—particularly those with large property portfolios—in:

• Resolving billing disputes and account irregularities
• Addressing unlawful disconnections and overcharges
• Initiating legal proceedings and obtaining court orders against municipalities where required
• Facilitating communication and compliance processes with municipal departments

At Mervyn Joel Smith Attorneys, we are committed to delivering efficient, solution-oriented legal services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and results, we continue to serve as a trusted legal partner to individuals, businesses, and institutions across South Africa