Clear scope. Clear fee.

Introductory consultation

Up to 15 minutes to discuss your matter, your options and whether your Paralegal can help.

Included

• Up to 15 minutes by phone or video
• Confirmation of whether the Paralegal can act
• A quote for any further work

Not included

• Legal advice on the merits beyond the introductory discussion

Supplied document: review and commissioning

Review and commissioning of one affidavit or statutory declaration that you bring, within the Paralegal's permitted scope.

Included

• Review that the document is within permitted scope
• Identity confirmation
• Oath, affirmation or declaration and the commissioner's signature

Not included

• Certifying that the contents are true
• Notarization and certified copies
• Drafting or editing the document

One-page document: drafting and commissioning

Preparation and commissioning of a one-page affidavit or statutory declaration, within the Paralegal's permitted scope.

Included

• Drafting from your instructions
• Identity confirmation
• Oath, affirmation or declaration and the commissioner's signature

Not included

• Extra pages or additional work (quoted before proceeding)
• Certifying that the contents are true
• Notarization and certified copies

Additional notarized document, same appointment

Planning reference only. Notarization requires a notary public appointment the Paralegal does not hold.

Demand letter

A straightforward demand letter for a matter within Paralegal scope.

Included

• Review of your facts and documents
• Drafted letter checked with you
• Delivery by the agreed method

Not included

• Follow-up negotiation
• Court filings

Red or amber light offence

Red or amber light charge under the Highway Traffic Act. Your Paralegal reviews the notice and confirms a written quote before payment.

Handheld device offence

Handheld device (distracted driving) charge. Your Paralegal reviews the notice and confirms a written quote before payment.

Careless driving - Part I notice

Careless driving on a Part I notice, with no commercial or CVOR charge. Your Paralegal reviews the notice and confirms a written quote before payment.

Stunt driving - 40-49 km/h over

Stunt driving, 40 to 49 km/h over the limit. Your Paralegal reviews the notice and confirms a written quote before payment.

Stunt driving - 50-59 km/h over

Stunt driving, 50 to 59 km/h over the limit. Your Paralegal reviews the notice and confirms a written quote before payment.

Driving without a valid licence

Highway Traffic Act s. 32. Your Paralegal reviews the exact charge before confirming a quote.

Included

• Charge review
• Confirmed written quote before payment

Not included

• Criminal driving-while-prohibited charges (lawyer referral)

Driving without insurance

Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act. Your Paralegal reviews the exact charge before confirming a quote.

Included

• Charge review
• Confirmed written quote before payment

Not included

• Failure to produce proof of insurance is a different offence and is quoted separately

Driving while under suspension

Highway Traffic Act s. 53. Your Paralegal reviews the exact charge before confirming a quote.

Included

• Charge review
• Confirmed written quote before payment

Not included

• Criminal Code s. 320.18 charges (lawyer referral)

Prepare one straightforward tenancy notice

Preparation of one straightforward tenancy notice in the correct Landlord and Tenant Board form, with instructions on serving it.

Prepare one LTB application - preparation only

Preparation of one Landlord and Tenant Board application and its supporting documents. Filing fees and hearing attendance are separate.

One standard LTB hearing - preparation and attendance

Preparation for and attendance at one standard Landlord and Tenant Board hearing, as defined in the written scope.

Settlement agreement or consent minutes

Preparation of a settlement agreement, or consent or settlement minutes, for a tenancy matter.

Cash-for-keys package

Negotiation and written agreement for a tenant to move out by an agreed date in exchange for a payment.

Straightforward claim - draft and file

Drafting and filing one straightforward Small Claims Court claim within the court's monetary limit. Court fees are extra.

Straightforward defence - draft and file

Drafting and filing one straightforward Small Claims Court defence. Court fees are extra.

Counterclaim - prepare and file

Preparation and filing of a counterclaim in a Small Claims Court case. Court fees are extra.

Default judgment request

Preparation and filing of a request for default judgment when the other side has not defended.

Settlement conference - preparation and attendance

Preparation for and attendance at a Small Claims Court settlement conference.

Simple motion - prepare and file

Preparation and filing of a simple motion in Small Claims Court; the hearing is quoted separately.

Contested motion - preparation and representation

Preparation for and representation at a contested motion in Small Claims Court.

Garnishment materials - prepare and file

Preparation and filing of garnishment materials to collect on a Small Claims Court judgment.

Writ of seizure and sale - prepare and file

Preparation and filing of a writ of seizure and sale to enforce a Small Claims Court judgment.

Authorized summary-conviction case - resolution without trial

Representation on an authorized summary-conviction matter aimed at a resolution without trial. Your Paralegal confirms the matter is within Paralegal scope and quotes in writing.

Eligible tribunal - initial representation package

A defined initial representation package before an eligible Ontario tribunal. Your Paralegal confirms scope and quotes in writing.

One trial day - attendance only

Attendance at one trial day. Preparation is quoted separately in the written scope.

Ongoing representation

Paperwork, review, advice, research, negotiation, preparation and hearing time outside an agreed fixed fee, billed in six-minute units of $12.