The Firm
A firm built around clarity, care and follow-through.
May & Associates Attorneys Inc. was established to give clients a different kind of legal experience: one defined by clarity rather than complexity.
Our story
Plain advice and careful follow-through.
We believe sound legal advice should be easy to understand, and that good service means responding promptly and following through on every commitment.
Today our attorneys, conveyancers and notaries support individuals, families and businesses across estates, family law, property transactions and commercial documentation, with the same attention to detail on every file.
Each matter is handled personally, with direct access to the attorney responsible for your file.
Our approach
The principles that shape how we work.
How we work with every client, whatever the size of the matter.
Plain-language communication
Legal language explained simply, so you always understand your options.
Careful documentation
Clear, correctly drafted documents prevent disputes before they happen, so every document is prepared with care.
Responsiveness
Files are managed promptly and proactively, not left to chase deadlines.
Confidentiality
Every matter is treated with the discretion it deserves.
Honest, professional advice
We give honest advice, even when it is not what a client hopes to hear.
Our experience
Experience you can rely on.
Combined experience
More than 20 years of combined experience across estates, family law, property and commercial practice.
Admission
Admitted attorneys of the High Court of South Africa.
The team
Attorneys, conveyancers and notaries working together under one roof.
Areas of practice
Six focused areas, from estates and family law to conveyancing and notarial work. View Practice Areas
Who we serve
Legal help for the people behind every matter.
We work with individuals, families and businesses across South Africa.
Individuals
Wills, personal agreements, powers of attorney and documents that need notarial execution.
Families
Divorce, maintenance, custody and mediation, handled with care and a focus on practical outcomes.
Executors and families of the deceased
Guidance through every step of winding up a deceased estate, from reporting to the Master of the High Court to final distribution.
Property buyers, sellers and owners
Transfers, bond registrations, sale agreements and advice on title and ownership.
Businesses
Commercial contracts and agreements, property matters and notarial services.
Our people
The attorneys.
A small team, fully invested in every matter. You will know who is handling your file, and you can book a consultation with them directly.
Director
Thandiwe Mokoena
Administration of estates, wills and notarial services.
Senior Associate
Pieter van der Merwe
Property law and conveyancing.
Associate
Aisha Patel
Family law, including divorce, maintenance and custody.
Associate
Sipho Ndlovu
Commercial and personal contracts, wills and sale agreements.
Conveyancer and Notary
Megan Abrahams
Property transfers, bond registrations and notarial work.
Next step
Speak directly with an attorney.
Book a consultation and discuss your matter with the right person on our team.
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00