FAQs

Choosing a law firm/lawyer to represent you and your case is one of the most important decisions you can make. Since the legal system is so big and complex, your choice of law firm/Lawyer decides the course and conclusion of your case. Veritas juris is a boutique law firm with a team of devoted lawyers with expertise in different areas of law. As a boutique firm, we are able to dedicate the right resources and time to manage your case.

We are currently in the midst of rapidly changing times and competition in every sphere. No law firm can keep up with all areas of the law, and that is why Veritas Juris has carefully established a niche practice that excels in certain specific areas of the law. While we all handle cases in various aspects of the law, the size of our present team of lawyers and their expertise and allows us to offer special counsel on certain subjects of the law. Our team at the Verits Juris will advise you and choose an associate lawyer (Subject Expert) who can best manage your case with the assistance of a team. It may not be possible to have one lawyer handle all of your legal matters. While our senior lawyers will be responsible for the overall progress of the case, our associate lawyers may perform certain duties and manage filings and client updates. All important hearings before a court will be overseen and presented only by our most qualified and experienced senior lawyers. We do this to ensure that we handle your case as professionally and efficiently as possible. As our motto suggests, we will always continue to strive towards helping the layman resolve their legal issues.

At Veritas Juris, we handle even the most niche areas of law. We handle litigation claims and counterclaims before the High Court, lower courts and tribunals. We represent before Government Authorities for permits, authorizations and licences. We also provide consultation, counselling and support for compliances, due diligences and legal documentation. Our areas of practice include Business Law, Family Law, Arbitration, Taxation Law, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property, Commercial Law and Civil and Criminal Litigation. Please see our Areas of Practice page to learn in detail about each of the areas of legal services we handle.

Law can be complex and difficult to understand. It can actually save you more time and money to hire a lawyer to represent you. A lawyer will know how to get the right information and give you the most appropriate advise on what legal steps and options are available to you. It also helps the lawyer collect the most relevant facts as evidence for your case. It is also paramount that in matters which have legal implications, its best to take an informed decision and at Veritas Juris our legal consultations will help you make such a decision.

Communications between a lawyer and client are absolutely confidential. This is known as “attorney-client privilege.” Because of this, you can confidently give us all of the facts relevant to your case without fear that any sensitive information will become public.

However, not all communications with us will be private. The information that will be required to be presented in the case before court or argued before a Judge will be considered as evidence. The privilege of confidentiality only arises when the client reveals information in confidence to obtain our services. Any other case related information that you give us, may be disclosed in certain circumstances before the required forums in accordance with law and only if required by and under the law.

As our motto is ‘Layman’s Attorney” we believe in giving our clients the fullest support throughout their case. We want our clients to have confidence that we are here to assist them during the complicated and tough times that arise when being faced with a lawsuit. As a client, you have every right to ask the questions that you want to ask about your case and understand that while different sources of information may have different recommendations to provide, we at Veritas Juris use our experience and legal competence as lawyers to counsel you. We request that all our clients be honest and responsive with us so that we can best prepare a strong case for them. Being completely truthful about all facts of the case also helps avoid any unforeseen complications that may arise in a case after it is before a Judge.

Our responsibilities as a law firm is to provide our clients with legal advice on the different strategies and options available to move a legal matter forward, including the best possible outcomes, difficulties and costs associated with each option. We will make recommendations, but the final decision will be yours. It is also our responsibility to provide the complete set of legal services necessary to carry out the instructions based on the strategy that you choose. However, as a law firm with strong work and professional ethics, we cannot encourage or accept instructions and options that are in conflict with our duties to the courts, other lawyers or the public.

We are always dedicated to responding to all our client’s queries and doubts and we encourage our clients to ask questions. Most times we are required to be out of the office and in the courts. In the office, we meet our clients, review documents, or prepare briefs or pleadings for court and other documentation. For the most quickest and efficient responses, call the associate lawyer from our firm who is the point of contact for your case. Our associate lawyers are proficient in keeping clients updated and can assist you with most of your queries. You can also call the numbers provided on our website or email us at info@veritasjuris.com with any questions in regards to your case. We also welcome our clients to schedule meetings with us when required.

You will not necessarily have to appear before the civil courts or Tribunals. You may be allowed to view your hearings before a particular judge. If your case does require you to answer questions before a judge or be a witness in your own case, as your lawyers, we will train and guide you through the process to ensure that your presentation in court will lead to the best possible outcome for your case.  In criminal cases, in the event that you have been added as an accused person, you may have to appear in person before court. The lawyer assigned to your case will accompany you at this time and guide you through the appearance process.

The time taken for a case can depend greatly on the unique facts of each case and the process of the forum before which the client is seeking relief. Many factors are not within a lawyers control and depend on the court’s schedule and judge’s availability, court and public holidays and the opposing parties availability and willingness to cooperate. Multiple changes during a legal proceeding can contribute to speeding up or delaying the finishing of a case. Sometimes cases can be settled as quickly or could may take extended periods depending  on how complex the facts and circumstances of a case are. We ensure that we meet all deadlines so that a speedy process on our client’s behalf is possible.

As a firm policy, we try to address all our client queries as soon as possible in order for a smooth flow of cases. We ensure that any milestones achieved or any significant progresses in cases are informed to the clients without delay. We request our clients also respond to our emails or phone calls for more information in a timely manner because this helps us serve our clients better. If we do not receive instructions or documentation from our client on certain specific actions in a matter, we would be unable to continue with the legal services that we are providing.

All clients ask this question at their very first consultation. It is difficult to have a direct answer to this question because it largely depends on the specific facts of your case. The strength of your case is based on the evidence and other available documentation. Each client’s case is different. We do not guarantee a particular outcome, however we can tell you what the probable outcome could be, given our experience and the facts unique to your case. Please call our firm to discuss your case with one of our lawyers or write to us for a first free consultation.