Our paralegal service provides legal assistance in specific areas of law within the province of Ontario.  Our paralegal service is a convenient and affordable legal alternative. 

 

Paralegals are licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada, insured and qualified, in order to provide legal services to the public within the province of Ontario.   Paralegals can offer legal services at a reasonable and affordable price compared to those services provided by lawyers in the same areas of law.

 

Services

 

Paralegals we specialize within the scope of law that has been assigned to Paralegals by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

 

Service includes:

 

Small Claims Court

 

Small Claims Court deals with civil disagreements of up to a value of $25,000.  Some examples of disputes that are heard within Small Claims Court are:

 

 Construction/Renovation

 Breach of Contract

 Damage to Property

 Wrongful Dismissal

 Negligence

 Promissory Note

 Sale of Goods

 Services Rendered

 Unpaid Account/Invoice

 

Traffic Offences

 

A traffic Offence can bring anxiety and fear that may have lasting consequences on your driving record.  We provide services in our client’s best interest by informing them of all the relevant information to their matter. 

 

Some traffic Offences are:

 

         Stunt Driving

         Racing

         Speeding

         Careless Driving

         No Insurance

         Suspended License

         Failure to Remain

         Appeals

 

 

Provincial Offenses

 

Provincial offences refer to offences that have been committed under the Ontario Provincial offences Act.   We provide assistance in defending clients that have been charged with a Provincial offence.  Please keep in mind that a Provincial offence is a non criminal charge.  The charges are usually fines issued by enforcement officers.  Fines can be severe and penalties can be series.

 

The following are examples of what would fall under Provincial Offences:

 

         Dog Owners Liability Act

         Environmental Protection Act

         Fire Protection and Prevention Act

         Liquor License Act

         Provincial Parks Act

         City bylaws

         Highway Traffic Act

 

Minor Criminal Matters (Summary Convictions)

 

Summary convictions are minor criminal matters that have a maximum penalty of $2,000 and/or a sentence of up to 6 months.  If a clients conviction falls outside our scope of practice, we  a criminal lawyer who is onsite.

 

Some examples of Minor Criminal Matters are:

 

         Assault

         Threats

         Dangerous Driving

         Trespassing

         Disturbance

 

 

Administrative Tribunals

 

Some of the most common administrative tribunals that we offer assistance in are:

 

         Financial Services Commission

         Liquor Control Board of Ontario

         Ontario Human Rights Commission

         Municipal Board

         Ontario Securities Commission

         Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

         Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal

         Landlord and Tenant Board