Labasa Cane Cutter, Tea Boy-Turned Lawyer Tells
Jitendra Reddy has finally opened an office in Labasa to cater for the high demand for his legal services.
The office, opened on Wednesday, has four staff members and is located on the first floor of Bhadur Ali Building in the main street of Labasa Town.
For Mr Reddy, opening office was leaning giving back to his community.
He is from Qelewaqa, Labasa.
The father of two thanked his wife, Nazmeen Reddy, for being his pillar of strength and for encouraging him to open the office.
But Mr Reddy’s hasn’t always been the man in the suit you see today.
When he was 11 years old, he was cutting cane and then at the age of 18 he worked as a tea boy and messenger of Suva High Court.
The opportunity opened up when he was given a scholarship by the Government to study law.
He worked voluntarily for various law firms such as Patel Sharma Lawyers and Ram Chand Lawyers.
Towards the end of his Bachelor of Law he worked for Reddy Nandan Lawyers as a clerk and eventually became the man he is today.
In 2016, he opened his first office in Nakasi and then in Ba in 2019 which he has recently converted into a visiting office.
Even while he was in Labasa, he used to get calls from his clients there prompting him to travel frequently attend to their cases.
Secret to Success
And while he is at level of success, he said often provided pro-bono services to the point where people would knock on his door seeking justice.
“I understand the economic situation of Northern Division and for over the past few years I have served various clients,” Mr Reddy said.
“My office will be in operation for six days and anyone who needs my service can visit or call me.”
Story By:: shratikan@fijisun.com.fj
