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Efemena Aruoture

Senior Partner

Learn more about Efemena Aruoture, Senior Partner at Garnet & Hawthorns Solicitors.

Efemena Aruoture

Efemena Aruoture

Efemena Teresa Aruoture

Senior Partner

2010-Present

Areas of Specialty

Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Efemena Teresa Aruoture is a Senior Partner at Garnet & Hawthorns Solicitors, bringing over a decade of legal experience to the firm. She has been actively practicing law since 2010 and has built a reputation for excellence in various areas of legal practice.As a co-founder of Garnet & Hawthorns Solicitors alongside her husband John Aruoture, Efemena has been instrumental in the firm's growth and success. Her expertise spans across multiple practice areas, making her a valuable asset to clients seeking comprehensive legal solutions.

Education & Qualifications

• LL.B in Law – Delta State University, Oleh Campus (2008) • Diploma in Law – Delta State University, Oleh Campus (2004) • Called to the Nigerian Bar – 2010 (Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria)

Professional Experience

• Senior Partner - Garnet & Hawthorns Solicitors, Warri, Delta State (Feb. 2016 – Present) • Leading the firm's operations and providing strategic legal counsel across various practice areas • Responsible for managing complex legal matters and mentoring junior associates • Senior Associate - K.K. Iheme & Associates (2015 – 2016) • Handled high-profile cases and provided legal representation for clients in various sectors • Solicitor-in-Office - Thompson Okpoko (SAN) & Partners, Warri, Delta State (Oct. 2011 – 2014) • Practiced under Chief Thompson Okpoko (SAN), a former NBA President, gaining valuable experience in complex legal matters and high-profile cases • Special Assistant - Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice, Delta State, Ministry of Justice, Asaba (June – Sept. 2011) • Worked under Charles Ajuyah, SAN, then Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice of Delta State, gaining experience in government legal practice and policy matters • NYSC - Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Constitutional and Legal Matters, Benue State Government (2009) • Served in the National Youth Service Corps program, gaining experience in constitutional and legal matters at the state government level • Law Office Attachment - Femi Okunnu & Co. Legal Practitioners, Onilewura Chambers (2010) • Gained practical legal experience through attachment with established legal practitioners

Areas of Expertise

  • Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Legal Consultation and Advice
  • Client Representation
  • Case Strategy Development
  • Document Review and Preparation

Why Choose Efemena?

Expertise

Deep knowledge and experience in Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Client-Focused

Dedicated to understanding and achieving your legal objectives

Trustworthy

Committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards

Innovative

Creative solutions for complex legal challenges

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