Fee Schedule
Core Rates
- 15–30 minute call to understand your charge and objectives.
- Outline likely paths: early resolution, negotiation, or representation at hearing.
- Follow‑up email summarizing options and next steps.
- Transparent, to-the-minute billing with itemized dockets.
- Use for full representation or targeted legal coaching.
- Keep costs predictable by handling routine tasks yourself.
- Focused triage of your issue and clear next steps.
- High-impact document review to spot risks and opportunities.
- Written action plan summarizing options, timing, and costs.
- Deeper strategy session with comprehensive document review.
- Evidence plan and timelines; identification of key gaps.
- Optional draft email/letter/script to advance resolution.
Fixed-Fee Documents & Services
- Concise letter outlining the claim, legal basis, and payment deadline.
- Signals seriousness while encouraging early resolution.
- Includes one edit round based on your feedback.
- Firm notice requiring an end to specific conduct (e.g., harassment, defamation).
- Cites applicable legislation and potential remedies.
- Sets clear conditions and timelines for compliance.
- Drafted request to the Small Claims Court clerk to correct minor defects, seek directions, or transmit materials under the Rules.
- Includes a quick check that a clerk request is the fastest, most cost-effective route.
- Prepared for efficient processing; any filing/service fees are extra.
- Structured proposal with payment schedule and mutual releases.
- Leverages Small Claims cost consequences and applicable rules.
- Includes one round of counter-proposal adjustments.
- Post-judgment strategy (examinations, garnishment, writs, or liens).
- Preparation and filing of selected enforcement documents.
- Coordinates process server/court filings; disbursements extra.
- Clear statement of facts, legal basis, and damages sought.
- E-filing via the court portal and arranging service on defendant(s).
- Includes basic evidence checklist and timeline plan.
- Responsive pleading addressing each allegation and available defences.
- Preserves limitation and jurisdictional arguments where applicable.
- Filing and service coordination included.
- Asserts your own claim against the plaintiff and/or third parties.
- Integrates facts, heads of damages, and related evidence.
- Filed and served with defence where suitable.
- Brings or responds to procedural requests (e.g., adjournment, disclosure).
- Drafts supporting affidavit/materials and prepares for attendance.
- Hearing scheduling and filing included; court fees extra.
- Drafting of one standard Small Claims Court form (e.g., Additional Parties, Request to Change Method of Attendance, Objection to Request to Change Attendance Method, Affidavit of Service, Notice of Discontinued Claim, Consent).
- Professional formatting and accuracy checks, with tailored filing instructions.
- Filing and service coordination available on request; disbursements extra.
- Professional letter to the opposition or court.
- States your position and requests in clear, respectful terms.
- Professional correspondence related to day-to-day case management.
- One email or phone call to advance your case with the court or opposition.
- One 30-minute block of legal research to advance your case interests.
- One legal research memorandum to advance your case interests.
Representation at Court & Conferences
- Attendance and advocacy to explore settlement with deputy judge guidance.
- Includes pre-conference briefing and written proposals where strategic.
- Post-conference recommendations and next-step roadmap.
- For complex negotiations or multi-party matters.
- Active drafting of minutes of settlement if parties reach agreement.
- Follow-up on filings to close the matter when resolved.
- Focused hearing advocacy with concise evidence presentation.
- Includes basic preparation meeting and witness rundown.
- Adjournment contingencies and time management built in.
- Comprehensive hearing advocacy and submissions.
- Day-of document management and exhibit handling.
- Post-hearing memo summarizing outcomes and next steps.
Bundled Case Packages
- Consultation (1 Hour) to collect facts and documents
- Demand Letter or Cease and Desist Letter
- Plaintiff’s Claim or Defence
- Affidavit of Service for Plaintiff’s Claim or Defence
- Consultation (1 Hour) to prepare for settlement conference
- Consultation (1 Hour) to contemplate settlement conference results and answer court order queries
- Consultation (1 Hour) to prepare for trial and answer trial related queries
- Consultation (1 Hour) to contemplate trial results, answer court order queries, and prepare for order enforcement
Includes everything in Bronze, plus:
- Legal Letter(s)
- Settlement Offer
- Witness List
- Affidavit of Service for witness list
- Settlement Conference
Includes everything in Silver, plus:
- Request to Clerk to set a trial date
- Trial
- Judgement Enforcement
Disbursements & Billing Terms
Disbursements are third-party expenses paid on your behalf (e.g., court filing fees, process servers, couriers). We pass these through at cost and provide a detailed breakdown on your invoice.
HST (13%) applies to all legal fees and disbursements in Ontario. Invoices itemize time entries, fixed fees, and disbursements for maximum transparency. Flexible billing structures—hourly, fixed-fee, or bundled—are available to match your goals.