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Divorce, Maintenance, Personal Injury, Medical Negligence
On 29 August 1995 I was admitted as an attorney. It was a tremendously proud day for me, marking as it did the end of a long journey which begins with school, went through two degrees at university, the Practical Legal School in Durban where I was the class Chairperson, and then one year of articles at David Levithan.
I was admitted in the Pretoria High Court and the advocate that assisted me with the application, was extremely bright and very influential in my career at that time, John Peter has subsequently become a Senior Counsel and will no doubt, in due course, become a judge.
It is amazing how quickly time flies - I really do not think it has been 25 years although if I went on the basis of stress then it probably felt like 50 years. If I went on the basis of time, I would say it probably feels more like 10 to 15 years. There are so few attorneys that last 25 years in the profession that the Law Society actually gives out certificates to them at the Annual General Meeting. But, since I know the real purpose of those certificates, it is not something I would attend, simply to collect a certificate. The real purpose, and I sat on the Law Society when they came up with the idea, is to get more people in attendance at the AGM and to sit through six or seven hours, to collect a framed “endurance” certificate is just not me. It is about what it means to me, what I have achieved as opposed to time, and not getting any accolades in front of a crowd.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Saturday 29-Aug-20
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Melandre' said:
on Thursday 12-Nov-20 08:54 AM
Congratulations Michael! Hard work, dedication and sacrifice always pays off. What an accomplishment.
Bianca Taljaard said:
on Wednesday 30-Sep-20 01:40 PM
Congratulations Michael! what a great achievement
Shristi said:
on Tuesday 29-Sep-20 12:51 PM
Congratulations Michael! It is indeed such a great achievement! It just shows you that hard work pays off.
It is a privilege to be a part of the team.
Wishing you many more years of success!
Michelle D said:
on Tuesday 29-Sep-20 12:26 PM
That is an amazing achievement. Starting your own firm is an extremely stressful task, let alone have it continue successfully for 25 years. Congratulations. You should be very proud.
Colleen said:
on Wednesday 16-Sep-20 04:02 PM
This is definitely a hallmark achievement. Congratulations!
Kayla said:
on Tuesday 08-Sep-20 04:47 PM
Congratulations on this amazing achievement. Its really a great milestone and can only imagine the hard work that has gone into 25 years and also with sound standing law firm.
Lourien Nell said:
on Tuesday 08-Sep-20 11:21 AM
25 Years and a leader in the field, time goes by so quick. We can only imagen what would happen in the next 25 years to come. Congratulations.
Claudia B said:
on Friday 04-Sep-20 02:55 PM
Congratulations Michael, it's amazing to say that you have a successful business, I believe that the business will be successful for many more years to come.
Cornelie said:
on Friday 04-Sep-20 10:40 AM
It is such a privilege working for a company like De Broglio attorneys and also only to know Michael De Broglio has been an attorney for 25 years and is running an attorney firm with so much passion. A person can only say well done and to the next 25 years of great achievements and success.
Thabitha said:
on Friday 04-Sep-20 07:26 AM
Congratulations and you've once said do what you are good at you will successful
Mathilda said:
on Wednesday 02-Sep-20 02:10 PM
Congratulations Michael (They call me Big Mike)
Definitely a great example of hard work, dedication and determination.
Joyce said:
on Wednesday 02-Sep-20 10:17 AM
Congratulations Michael! This is Big amazing achievement, may all businesses you involved in continue to be successful and grow for may more years
Jolene said:
on Wednesday 02-Sep-20 10:07 AM
Congrats! Hats off to you for this amazing accomplishment!
brumilde said:
on Wednesday 02-Sep-20 09:42 AM
Such an honor working for this Firm. i can only imagine the many changes Michael has seen through the years
Kendall said:
on Wednesday 02-Sep-20 09:39 AM
Congratulations Michael! It is definitely something to be very proud of! Hard work and dedication always pays off. Wishing you many many more years of success!
Danielle said:
on Tuesday 01-Sep-20 04:52 PM
25 years is a long time, Congratulations Michael. Wishing you many more wonderful years to come
Ashleigh De Villiers said:
on Tuesday 01-Sep-20 04:30 PM
Congratulations Michael. May your business continue to grow and be successful. Each year that goes by here at your firm, I see how it is grows and how our clients really appreciate your firm and refer your firm to others.
Roxanne said:
on Tuesday 01-Sep-20 01:23 PM
Congratulations on such a great achievement and building such a successful business. It also teaches everyone endurance and if you want your dreams to come to true, you must persist and work hard for it.
Ziyanda said:
on Tuesday 01-Sep-20 12:59 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on your achievement!!! Wishing you many more to come.
Melissa said:
on Tuesday 01-Sep-20 10:25 AM
This is really a big achievement and you can be so proud of yourself for what you have achieved in life as you've worked so hard and it just shows you once again that hard work pays off
Tayla said:
on Tuesday 01-Sep-20 07:37 AM
Congratulations on such a big achievement, you have really built an empire! i wish you many more years!
Alexis said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 04:44 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, on such an achievement. Most businesses do not last the first year, and through this trying time - there are a lot closing - clearly all the hard work paid off - so well done
fikile said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 04:39 PM
Congratulation on this huge achievement. It is always an achievement to work for a person who knows how to treat both his stuff and client with appreciation and respect and always influential. Congratulation and may the be more years
Dune said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 02:24 PM
Wow what an achievement, congratulations what an achievement. Hard work and dedication is key.
Melissa van Tellingen said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 12:29 PM
Congratulations Michael! What an achievement! Not many people can say that they have been in the profession for 25 years! Here's to the next 25!
Prishani said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 12:06 PM
Congratulations on such a wonderful achievement. It is a very special moment that undoubtedly took a lot of hard work and sacrifice! I hope that you take the day to celebrate your success!
Courtney said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 11:53 AM
Happy work anniversary. Today's achievement of this organization is only possible for your supreme leadership, inspiring support, dedication and passion. Wishing you all the best in the years ahead.Keep shining and continue to be a good boss to us. May you keep on inspiring others with your good work.
Helen said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 09:57 AM
25 Years is a quarter of Century, very long time!
Congratulations Michael, well done!
I wish many more successful years in this business.
I am very proud to be a part of your path
Victoria said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 09:56 AM
Congratulations, that is such an achievement! I wish you many more.
Jessica said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 09:30 AM
Congratulations, that is a very long time and you have become very successful. You should be proud.
Natasha said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 09:25 AM
Congratulations Michael 25 Years is a Huge achievement. I hope there is many more Years to come
Nicolle said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 09:23 AM
An achievement of note! Happy quarter of a century! I am hopeful for many more years for you.
Bronwyn said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 09:13 AM
WOW 25 years is a long time,Congratulations Michael May you have many more Successful years. Such an Inspiration to never give up on your dreams.
Clare Tisse said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 09:02 AM
Congratulations with the 25 years of your great success, Hope that there will be many more years come. I believe you have a great firm and that i get to be apart of it.
Megan said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 08:57 AM
Congratulations to your 25 years of great success! May your business continue to grow from strength to strength!
Nicolene said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 08:54 AM
Wow this is an incredible achievement! Congratulations Michael! It's definitely something to be proud of. Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen. It's scary how time flies. I am sure it feels like yesterday when you were admitted. May there be another 25 successful years ahead.
Henrietta said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 08:54 AM
Congratulations on this huge achievement and hope there are many more years to come. It's amazing how fast time flies, sometimes it feels like ages but it's actually like a spinning wheel.
Bianca Niemann said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 08:48 AM
Congratulations Michael! Here's to many more wonderful and successful years!
Patrick Sedutla said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 08:46 AM
Well done. Happy anniversary.
Melandre' said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 08:41 AM
Congratulations! May there be many more years of successful business!
Sarah said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 08:29 AM
Congratulations!!! To see how far your company has grown in the last few years and how your hard work paid off. With all the challenges you had to go through over the years and still keep your doors open. This is something to be proud of
lauren said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 08:29 AM
Congratulations! This is truly inspiring to see what a tremendous impact you have made in these 25 years. Stories like yours is encouraging to see as a candidate attorney.
Chante said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 08:26 AM
Firstly, congratulations! It is truly amazing how one can make such a success. Crazy how quickly 25 years can pass.
thembi said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 08:24 AM
Congratulations Michael. I hope you have another successful 25 years to come. Thank you for running this business successfully
sandra said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 08:23 AM
Well done on the 25 years of business and here is to another 25 years. You have built up a successful company and we are proud
Angelique said:
on Monday 31-Aug-20 08:22 AM
Congratulations! What an incredible achievement. To keeps ones doors open for 25 years in an industry that has had many ups and downs and far too many changes is a huge accomplishment. It goes without saying, due to your dedication and work ethic you have employed many people throughout the years and that is definitely something to be proud of. In a cut throat industry, its an achievement. You deserve the accolades in front of the crowd even if you don't want it because you are right - It is what it means to you!
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
