Scope of ServiceLicensed paralegals are authorized by the Law Society of Ontario to provide legal services, including legal advice and representation, in these practice areas.
How we help
- Demand letters and pre-litigation strategy
- Plaintiff's claims and defences drafted and filed
- Settlement conferences and negotiation
- Trial representation and witness preparation
- Judgment enforcement, including garnishment and examinations
Honest case assessment
Not every claim is worth suing on. Before you spend a dollar on filing fees, we assess liability, damages, and collectability, and tell you plainly whether the case justifies the cost.
Common scenarios & your rights
ScenarioYou finished a renovation contract worth $18,500 four months ago. The client praises the work in texts but never pays.
Your Rights
- You may sue in Small Claims Court for up to $35,000, plus interest and costs.
- The basic limitation period is generally 2 years from when you discovered the claim.
- A well-drafted demand letter resolves many disputes without a filing fee.
- Winning engages enforcement tools: garnishment, writs, and debtor examinations.
What to do: Preserve the contract, texts, photos, and invoices now. Send a firm demand letter with a deadline, then file before memories and assets fade.
ScenarioA courier hands you a Plaintiff's Claim alleging you owe a former business partner $22,000. You believe the number is exaggerated.
Your Rights
- You generally have 20 days after service to file a Defence.
- Ignoring the claim risks default judgment for the full amount.
- You may dispute the debt, plead your version of events, and bring a counterclaim in the same proceeding.
What to do: Calendar the deadline immediately, gather your records, and have the claim assessed well before the 20 days run out.
Watch: Small Claims Court in plain language
Common questions
What is the Small Claims Court limit?
Claims up to $35,000, excluding interest and costs. Larger claims can sometimes be reduced to fit, which we discuss at your consultation.
I won. How do I get paid?
A judgment is not a cheque. Enforcement tools include garnishment, writs, and examination hearings. We handle enforcement as part of our service.
