Laverne Portellas is an admitted attorney, notary public and conveyancer with right of appearance in the Western Cape High court and brings over 10 years of legal expertise and knowledge to her practice. She is pragmatic, engaging and empathetic to the specific needs of her clients.

After having graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Arts (English) degree, a Bachelor of Laws degree, and a Master of Laws (Human Rights law) degree, Laverne started her career in general litigation, with a particular focus on family law. For the last 3 years, Laverne has been specialising in the areas of construction and engineering law. Through her vast experience in a range of differing legal specialisations, Laverne is able to provide experienced advocacy for her clients as a General Practitioner, as well as Conveyancer and Notary Public.

When not practising law, Laverne enjoys reading, baking and spending time with her husband and their two young children.