About Us
Overview
Situated on Graham Street in the North End, GG Smith Attorneys officially opened its doors in February 2018. Since then, we have worked tirelessly to serve the people of Port Elizabeth. The mission is simple: to provide professional, efficient legal services that are ethical and executed in a timeous and cost-effective manner, with special focus on Magistrates Court and Hight Court services.
At the helm of this up-and-coming law firm is founder and managing director Geraldene Gillian Smith. Being a woman in the male-dominated legal industry is no walk in the park, but Smith’s persistence and hard work ultimately lead to her dream of opening a law firm in Port Elizabeth being realised.
Her personal goal of ensuring that the rights of South Africans are protected and upheld also forms part of the fabric of her ever-growing law firm.
Geraldene Gillian Smith
Born and raised in Port Elizabeth, Geraldene has always had a passion for serving people, particularly those in her hometown and immediate community.
She obtained her LLB degree from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in 2011. Her eagerness to expand her knowledge and expertise lead her to complete a training programme at the School of Legal Practice and earn certificates for Best Performance in Introduction to Practice Management and for completing the Introduction to Trial Advocacy from the Black Lawyers Association Legal Education Centre.
After serving her articles of clerkship for two years, Geraldene was officially admitted as an Attorneys of the High Court of South Africa in 2017.
Her vast legal knowledge and experience means she can advise on Magistrates Court & High Court proceedings, civil
litigation, estate planning, divorce matters, family law, maintenance and domestic violence, amongst many other issues.
Our legal experts are ready to take on your legal matter and help protect your rights.
Find out more about how we can assist you.