
Introduction to
WA Opperman Attorneys
WA Opperman Attorneys is a general-practice law firm founded in 2017 by Alexander Opperman. We are committed to delivering innovative and professional legal services, backed by years of expertise. Our firm has successfully assisted clients both locally and internationally, including in England, Portugal, Thailand, New Zealand, Dubai, Australia and USA.
Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Law regulating ordinary private matters as pertains to persons, things, and relationships.
Commercial Law
Law that governs the rights of individuals and businesses related to businesses and commercial transactions.
Criminal Law
Law that defines criminal offenses, regulates apprehension, charging, trial and penalties.
Contracts
The law of contracts is the legal framework that governs how agreements between parties are created, interpreted, and enforced. A contract is an agreement two or more parties enter into with the serious intention of creating a legal obligation.
Litigation
Litigation means the act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law. In this case a judicial officer will hear both parties versions and make a ruling on the evidence which will be a legally binding decision.
What may fall into more than one area of law
Legal matters can often fall into multiple areas of the law, as different legal principles may apply to a single dispute or transaction. Understanding the interplay between these legal areas is essential for determining the appropriate legal approach and ensuring all relevant legal issues are addressed.
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Unfair Dismissals
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Rights and Obligations when stopped by a Traffic Officer
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Protection Order
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Expungement of Criminal Record
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