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Our practice areas include:

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Criminal Defence

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There is the risk of injustice that can be meted out to an individual in Criminal proceedings. With years of experience in Criminal Law our Attorneys  are familiar with the Jamaican Justice System and will endeavour to ensure that your rights are protected.

Whether it is a Habeas Corpus Application, Question and Answer Interview, Identification Parade, Expungement of a Criminal Record, Bail Application, representation for Trial or a matter on Appeal, or general matters related to the Criminal process our Attorneys will utilize their skills as  advocates to advocate on your behalf.

Matters include offences related to Breaches of the Forgery Act, Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act,  the Dangerous Drugs Act, the Sexual Offences Act,  the Offences Against the Person Act eg. Murder, Manslaughter, Assault,  Wounding with Intent etc., and other criminal related offences.

 

Divorce and Family Law

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No matter the circumstances, a divorce is difficult and painful. We can assist you to navigate this legal process. We provide complete services in relation to Divorce and Family Law matters. These include:

  • Divorce-we prepare, serve and file Divorce Petitions for our clients;

  • Prepare and File Applications for Maintenance of spouses and children;

  • Custody of and access to children;

  • Division of property and assets;

  • Legal advice concerning Family Law matters;

  • Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements;

  • Restraining Orders.

Contract Law

 

A contract is an agreement between parties, creating mutual obligations that are enforceable by law. The basic elements required for the agreement to be a legally enforceable contract are: mutual consent, expressed by a valid offer and acceptance; adequate consideration; capacity; and legality. We assist in interpreting, preparing and reviewing various contracts across different industries in Jamaica. These include:

  • Business Contracts;

  • Insurance Contracts;

  • Manufacturer's Agreement;

  • Non-Disclosure Agreement;

  • Packaging Agreement;

  • Employment Contracts inter alia.

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Civil Litigation/Personal Injury

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Litigation is a process that involves filing or defending  a claim in a competent Court of Law, from its commencement to its determination. We stand ready to litigate on your behalf.  The types of matters we handle include:

  • Dogbites;

  • Defective products; eg: made a purchase of a particular product? As a consumer, there is an expectation that your purchase  is safe for consumption and use. Manufacturers have a duty to warn consumers regarding the dangers associated with their product. Additionally, a duty to ensure that the product is safe for use by the public. The manufacturer may be liable if they expose the public to an unsafe product.

  • Breach of Contract/Contractual disputes;

  • Defamation eg.  your character has been defamed by another person's  slander or libel;

  • Employment Law and Industrial Relations. This area of legal practice covers the rights, obligations, and responsibilities within the employer-employee relationship. We assist in matters such as wrongful and unfair dismissal/termination, wage disputes, workplace safety, and discrimination.

  • Hotel Negligence eg. lawfully visiting a resort whilst on vacation and injury occurs as a result of the Hotel's negligence;

  • Medical Negligence;

  • Fatal Accidents eg. Accidents are a daily occurrence, and the estate or dependents of the deceased might be entitled to compensation as a result of someone's negligence.

  • Acts of Negligence; eg: your child being injured at school;

  • Tortious Liability.

 

Personal Injury

Have you been injured in a motor vehicle accident? A slip and fall injury at work? You might have a claim we are equipped to represent your interests in order to successfully get you the compensation you deserve.

 

 

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Letters of Administration, Probate and Wills

Engage us to: 

  • Draft Wills;

  • Give advice on Estate Planning;

  • We also prepare relevant documents leading to a Grant of Probate which is the legal procedure used to give effect to an individual's Will after their death. Whether you are a beneficiary or executor of an estate, or if the deceased person prepared a valid Will or not, you need an Attorney to apply for Probate of a Will or Letters of Administration of the Estate of the deceased person. 

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Conveyancing and Property Law
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We offer assistance to our clients locally and overseas to sell and purchase property in Jamaica. Services include:
 

  • Registration of Lands under the Registration of Titles Act;

  • Rental/Lease Agreements;

  • Application to Note Death/Notation of Death;

  • Modification or Discharge of Restrictive Covenants;

  • Application for Strata Titles;

  • Caveat Against Registration;

  • Discharge of Mortgage;

  • Transfer of Ownership;

  • Notice to Quit;

  • First Registration and Adverse Possession Applications;

  • Applications to add or remove names from title; application to note the marriage of a proprietor on Certificate of Title; 

  • Application to modify co-ownership;

  • Lost Title Applications;

  • Preparation of Agreement for Sale;

  • We provide our clients with a comprehensive list of what to expect if they are purchasing or selling land/property in Jamaica. 

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