Cerese Troskie

I am a seasoned admitted attorney and have been in good standing with the Legal Practice Council for the past 31 years. I am an experienced litigator with extensive involvement and experience in local government law, property law, family law, damages claims in both the High and Magistrate’s Courts and administration of deceased estates.

 

I recently completed the 40-hour Civil Mediation Training course through Legal Education and Development (LEAD) which provided comprehensive training in negotiation techniques, conflict resolution, communication strategies, ethical mediation practices, and the structured facilitation of dispute resolution processes.

 

Over the past 31 years in legal practice, however, I have regularly facilitated the informal mediation and settlement of litigation matters of a diverse nature - commercial, property law, local government law, family law and deceased estates. In addition, I have served as an Acting Commissioner in the Small Claims Court since my appointment in 2009.

 

Through this extensive practical experience, I have developed strong skills in conflict management, negotiation, problem-solving, active listening, impartial facilitation, and the management of emotionally charged disputes. My experience includes engaging with opposing parties and legal representatives, identifying common ground between disputants, facilitating constructive dialogue, and assisting parties in reaching mutually acceptable resolutions in a cost-effective and pragmatic manner.

 

In addition, I have served as an Acting Commissioner in the Small Claims Court since 2009. This role has further enhanced my adjudicative, interpersonal, and dispute-resolution abilities, including the fair and impartial management of hearings, evaluating evidence, applying legal principles, dealing with self-represented litigants, and promoting equitable outcomes within a judicial environment. My combined litigation, judicial, and informal mediation-related experience has equipped me with a balanced and practical approach to dispute resolution.

 

Academic Qualifications:

BLC, LLB UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA

Postgraduate Diploma: BUSINESS RESCUE (UNISA) Professional Experience

Partner - Nel, Oosthuizen & Kruger Feb 1995 to June 1997 Professional assistant - Barnards Attorneys from 1997 to 2006 Consultant at Jacobs Moodie Litigation Inc from 2007 to 2018 Practising for own account CKT Attorneys Inc 2018 to present

Legal Practice Council: Member

Relevant Skills and Expertise:

Admitted attorney with extensive experience in local government law, civil litigation, property law, planning law, administrative law, municipal governance, property fraud investigations, deceased estates and conveyancing. Experienced in acting for municipalities, developers, commercial entities, and private clients in both the High Court and Magistrates’ Courts.

 

Experienced in complex municipal litigation, SPLUMA enforcement, eviction and relocation matters, bylaw enforcement, constitutional litigation relating to housing rights, advice on compliance with local government laws, bylaws and policies and constitutionality of bylaws.