Tom is an admitted attorney of the High Court, specialising in the practice of family law.
Tom is also an accredited Mediator and Parental Coordinator (Family Mediators Association of the Cape), a Collaborative Lawyer and is the Chairperson of the National Association of Collaborative Professionals (NACP). Tom has been a lay counsellor and course facilitator for Lifeline Western Cape for the past 9 (nine) years.
Over the course of the past 15 (fifteen) years, Tom has gained extensive experience in the practice of family law, mediation, collaboration and litigation.
Tom’s family law practice is focused upon assisting families in crisis to resolve their disputes with dignity and in a mature manner through interest-based negotiation. By adopting a family centred approach and working with mental health practitioners, Tom offers innovative and collaborative solutions to family disputes.
On the 1st Friday of every month Tom also offers his time free of charge to our Donation Based Clinic. To a n appointment in the clinic please call 021 0230 0016 or WhatsApp 0723756089 an ask for the legal clinic.
If you would like to setup an appointment with Tom outside of the clinic please call or WhatsApp him directly on 083 292 5393. Or you can email him on tom@neilsonattorneys.co.za