Experience
Years of professional experience in research, documentation and administration, now applied to the legal field with precision and care.
Cape Town, South Africa
Richard Catto
Paralegal
Dependable paralegal support for attorneys, businesses and private clients. Careful research, precise documents and organised case administration, delivered with clarity and discretion.
Based in Cape Town
About
A steady hand behind every matter
I am a Cape Town based paralegal with a background in research, administration and client service. I support attorneys, small businesses and private individuals with the practical legal work that keeps matters moving - accurate documents, organised files and clear communication at every step.
Before moving into legal work I spent decades solving problems in the technology sector, which taught me to be methodical, detail driven and calm under pressure. I bring that same discipline to every brief, deadline and filing.
Professional Values
Accuracy, confidentiality and honesty. Clients always know where their matter stands and what happens next.
Areas of Interest
Civil procedure, contract law, consumer protection and dispute resolution, with a particular interest in making the law accessible to ordinary people.
Mission Statement
To deliver dependable, affordable legal support with the thoroughness of a specialist and the plain language of a trusted neighbour.
Services
How I can help
Practical support across the everyday work of the law. Every engagement is scoped clearly before it begins.
Legal Research
Focused research into legislation, case law and procedure, summarised in plain language with full references.
Document Preparation
Drafting and formatting of letters, affidavits, notices and supporting documents, ready for review and signature.
Case Administration
Organised files, tracked deadlines and tidy correspondence so that nothing slips through the cracks.
Contract Assistance
Reviewing, summarising and preparing agreements, with key terms and obligations highlighted for quick understanding.
Legal Correspondence
Clear, professional letters and emails that state the position, the request and the deadline without ambiguity.
Court Filing Support
Assistance with assembling, indexing and lodging court documents in line with the applicable rules.
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Contact
Start the conversation
Send a message with a brief outline of your matter and I will reply as soon as possible.
Get in touch
Prefer email? Write to me directly and I will come back to you, usually within one business day.
- richard@richardcatto.capetown
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 SAST