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Not sure where to begin? We help you navigate verified client feedback and prepare for a first consultation with a South African attorney.
Family law, conveyancing, civil litigation, commercial contracts, or estate planning — each practice has its own review criteria. Start by identifying the matter type so you compare the right profiles.
Typical time: 5 minutes
Every profile includes star-based scores for communication, fee transparency, case handling, and overall satisfaction. Narrative summaries add context beyond the numbers.
What we track
Use our practical guidance to draft questions about fees, timelines, and communication expectations. A clear brief helps you get more value from the initial consultation.
Consultation checklist
After a completed matter, contribute your own verified review. Your feedback helps other families and businesses in South Africa choose with confidence.
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Questions about a specific review or how to submit feedback? We usually respond within one business day.
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Assistance
Whether you are preparing to submit a review, comparing attorneys, or simply trying to understand how our ratings are compiled, the team at Dovetail Law is ready to help. Reach out through the channel that suits you best, and we will respond within one business day.
For detailed questions about how we verify feedback or what to expect during a consultation, our support desk can point you to the right resources. If you prefer to read first, the FAQ section below covers the most common queries.
For detailed questions about a review, a listed attorney, or the verification process, send us a message. We aim to reply within one business day.
info@dovetaillawyers.comPrefer to talk it through? Our team is available during office hours to help with practical questions about using the platform.
0118688623We treat every enquiry with the same care we expect from the attorneys we review. Our service standard is a first response within one business day, with a full answer or a clear next step within two business days. If your matter is urgent, mention it in the subject line and we will prioritise it.
Before reaching out, you may find the answer in our terms of use or our privacy policy. Both documents explain how reviews are handled and what data we collect.
Common Questions
Straightforward answers about how ratings are collected, what gets published, and how to share your own experience after a matter is closed.
Every submission is checked against the attorney or firm named in the review. We ask for the matter type and the year it was handled, and we confirm the lawyer actually practices in that area. Reviews tied to an open dispute or an active case are held until the matter is concluded.
Profiles currently span family law, conveyancing, civil litigation, commercial contracts, and estate planning. If your matter falls outside these areas, the form still lets you describe the work done, and we route it to the closest matching category so the rating stays useful to others.
The overall score is built from four fixed criteria: communication quality, fee transparency, case handling, and overall satisfaction. Each one is rated separately, so a lawyer who communicates well but charges unexpectedly can still be flagged honestly. Narrative comments are published alongside the numbers, not instead of them.
Yes. Attorneys are notified when a review goes live and may post a single professional response. That reply appears directly beneath the original review so readers see both sides before drawing conclusions. We do not edit either side beyond removing identifiable private information.
Keep your timeline handy: when you first contacted the firm, how long the matter took, and how often you received updates. Note any fee estimates you received at the start and what the final bill looked like. Concrete details make the review more credible and more helpful to someone comparing attorneys.
Most submissions are published within three working days. If we need to confirm details with the firm or clarify the matter type, the process can take up to a week. You will receive an email once the review is live, and you can request a correction at any time if something was recorded inaccurately.
Need help with a specific review or a profile correction? Our team responds within one business day.
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