When you entrust money to a registered legal practitioner in a legal matter, it is automatically protected by the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund. All legal practitioners who practice for their own account are required to hold and display a Legal Practitioner Fidelity Fund Certificate. Make sure that you have seen the Fidelity Fund Certificate before engaging in business with the practitioner.
If you believe that a legal practitioner has misappropriated your money in the course of the legal matter or management of a trust fund, immediately report it to the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund.
In terms of the Legal Practitioners Act 15 of 1995, the Fund will investigate the matter with your assistance.
