Our Firm

The law firm of GFT Pistorius Inc. (initially Terblanche & du Preez and previously Terblanche-Pistorius Inc) was established in Middelburg in 1984. From its humble beginnings sprouted the roots for founding a strong and steadfast legal establishment over the following decades. The firm converted to a private incorporated company in 1994. In July 2001 Theo Pistorius joined the firm as an associate and was later appointed as director. In April 2003 the firm’s name was changed to G.F T. Pistorius Inc. The firm’s success over many years is largely attributed to a culture of rendering the highest standards of service in a professional and cost-effective manner. Service excellence is achieved by the fact that the firm is not only committed to its customers but also to its people – People that understand the processes of the law and are customer focused. The founding fathers of the firm, Dries Terblanche and Hegard du Preez, are no longer with the firm, Dries having moved to Pretoria and Helgard sadly passing away in December 2021. We are fortunate to have highly skilled professionals, like Irene Do O’ Faustino who are steering the company to new heights. 

Our Vision Statement ​

Our Vision is to be a successful and effective legal firm of the highest standard. We firmly believe that effective, honest, and professional legal advice is the client’s right. We strive to deliver outstanding service, constant growth, and involvement in the community.

Our Mission Statement​

  • Be involved in the upliftment of the community and to provide services when required.
  • To further develop an already outstanding legal firm.
  • Be a firm that will be recognized for its integrity, values and excellent service.
  • Show a constant growth of new clients and still value our existing clients.
  • Have a focused vision for the management and staff of our firm.
  • Give recognition to loyal and diligent staff.
  • Place our responsibility towards clients and the community first.
  • Consistently develop staff to the highest levels of competency to ensure service excellence.
  • Effective communication between management, office staff and our clients

Our Financial Policy​

GFT Pistorius Inc. has long-standing fee agreements with several clients, major financial institutions, instructing correspondent firms and corporate entities.
In rendering the highest standards of professional service, the firm’s approach to fees payable is flexible and dependent on the nature of business.
A negotiated fee & payment arrangement with our clients according to the nature of service rendered is concluded.

Clientele​

We have been providing personal legal advice to many individuals and families of Middelburg. We also take pride in rendering assistance to businesses, industries, mines, professional practises, financial institutions, banks, schools, and associations.

Community Involvement

GFT Pistorius Inc. Inc offers services, expertise, and resources in practical efforts toward assisting and empowering disadvantaged people from the local communities. The firm provides a specialized service to such individuals whereby a first interview is granted free of charge. The firm had also offered its services to the Legal Aid Board for many years.

Our directors served as Commissioners of the Small Claims Court, based in Middelburg. The directors, management and staff have also been members of the following organizations:

Executive Committee of Business for Middelburg (BUSMID) [read more]

The steering committee of Middelburg Woman’s Federation Old Age Home;

The Middelburg Local Economic Development Forum; [read more]

Middelburg Afrikaanse Sakekamer, where Theo Pistorius acted as Chairperson.

The Home for All Campaign in RSA;

Governing Body of Middelburg Hoërskool, where Theo Pistorius acted as Chairperson

Theo Pistorius acted as Chairman of the Middelburg Attorneys Association for many years.

Theo Pistorius served as a Councill member of the Mpumalanga Attorneys Council.

We were actively involved in the establishment of the Mpumalanga High Court in Middelburg and served on the Advisory Committee to the Judge President.