Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa. Serving Gqeberha and Nelson Mandela Bay since 2016 with focused, personal legal counsel.
Lerato Brandt is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa, with years of focused legal practice in Gqeberha and Nelson Mandela Bay.
Holding an LL.B degree from Nelson Mandela University, Lerato completed her articles of clerkship at a general litigation practice in Gqeberha, where she developed a solid grounding in civil, family and criminal procedure.
After admission in 2016, having completed her practical vocational training with distinction, Lerato joined a regional litigation firm as an associate and later senior associate. It was here that she built a strong track record in criminal defence, bail applications, family matters and courtroom advocacy across the Eastern Cape.
Lerato later established her own practice, driven by a commitment to accessible, client-centred legal services that are not impersonal or bureaucratic. Her philosophy is straightforward: make the legal system comprehensible. She keeps clients informed and involved throughout their matter, ensuring they understand their rights and options at every step.
Beyond the courtroom, Lerato volunteers at a community legal advice clinic and gives regular talks on legal topics affecting families and workers in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha
School for Legal Practice — With Distinction
High Court of South Africa · 2016
Student volunteer — family and labour matters
Regular workshops on family and workplace rights
Completed practical vocational training at the School for Legal Practice with distinction before admission in 2016.
Regular pro bono hours at a community legal advice clinic, assisting clients who cannot afford representation.
Plain-language workshops on maintenance, protection orders and workplace rights for community groups across Nelson Mandela Bay.
Faculty of Law
Completed an LL.B degree while volunteering at the university law clinic. Built a strong foundation in criminal, family and civil law.
EducationGeneral Litigation Practice
Completed articles in a broad litigation practice in Gqeberha, gaining hands-on experience in civil and criminal proceedings before the Magistrate's and High Courts.
ArticlesHigh Court of South Africa — Eastern Cape Division
Admitted as an attorney of the High Court, having completed practical vocational training with distinction.
MilestoneRegional Litigation Firm
Managed a busy criminal and family litigation caseload across the Eastern Cape, building a reputation for thorough preparation and clear advice.
Senior AssociateLerato Brandt — Legal Practitioner
Established an independent practice committed to accessible, personal legal representation for individuals and businesses across Gqeberha and Nelson Mandela Bay.
PrincipalVolunteers at a community legal advice clinic — helping people understand their options on maintenance, evictions and workplace disputes.
Regular workshops and speaking engagements on legal topics affecting the public — translating complex legal developments into plain language for the community.
Ready to discuss your legal matter? Contact me for a confidential consultation — in English or isiXhosa, at a time that suits you.