The Firm…
Learn more about our Debt Counselling firm by meeting the people behind it. At First Urban Debt Counsellors we are big enough to help but small enough to care. Our principal Debt Counsellor oversees each case personally to ensure that you get the personal and professional help you need.
We can assist you anywhere in the country. Our clients stretch from Cape Town to Johannesburg, everyone is welcome.
Meet our team below. We believe in putting a face to the person on the other side, especially when it comes to important matters such as your debt.
Johan Smith
Our Debt Counsellor
NCR REGISTRATION: NCRDC2885
Background
Born and raised in the legal capital of South Africa, Bloemfontein.
Debt Collector: 5 years – Prior to entering the field of Debt Counselling, Johan was a legal Debt Collector.
After a time he decided he would rather help consumers than harm them so he changed fields to helping over indebted consumers.
Debt Restructuring: 15 years – In the last 15 years, Johan have assisted thousands of consumers by reducing their monthly payments and protecting them legally against creditors. Johan obtained his Debt Counselling qualification in 2007. His long years of experience in the field will serve you well.
Herman van Vuuren
Our Legal Council
Background
Herman obtained his LLB degree at the University of South Africa (UNISA) in 2007.
He served his articles between 2001 and 2004 at the Firm A.P Pretorius and continuing from 2004 until 2007 at Jordaans Rijkheer and Partners.
In 2007 Herman was admitted as an Attorney and joined Van der Berg Van Vuuren Attorneys on 1 September 2007 and went on to become a Director on 3 August 2009.
He is currently a Director at Van der Berg & Van Vuuren Attorneys.
His expertise lies in the following areas:
- Debt Counselling and Administration Applications
- Legal Collections on behalf of several corporate clients
- Litigation in High Court and Magistrate Court
- Appeals to the High Court and High Court of Appeal
- Divorce, Custody and maintenance
- Obtaining Interdicts and Restraining Orders
- Applications for Sequestration, Liquidation and Rehabilitation
- Criminal Law
