Small Claims Court

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Small Claims Court

Are you looking to hire a legal professional to represent you in Small Claims Court in Ontario? If so, you know that hourly fees can add up quickly. But there are some measures you can take in order to keep costs in check.


The first way to save money on paralegal fees is to do as much of the work yourself as possible. This will reduce the amount of time your paralegal needs to spend on the case. This could mean preparing the case documents, researching precedents, or even appearing in court on behalf of your client.


Another way to save money on paralegal fees is to use a paralegal who is knowledgeable of Small Claims Court in Ontario. Paralegals who focus in this area of law will be more familiar with the procedures and regulations involved in representing a client in Small Claims Court and may be able to get the job done with fewer billable hours.


When selecting a paralegal, it’s also important to find one who is willing to work on a contingency fee basis. This means that your paralegal will only get paid if you win your case. This can be a great way to ensure that your paralegal is motivated to do their best work and also helps to keep the cost of legal services more reasonable.


Finally, make sure to keep an open line of communication with your paralegal. Let your paralegal know what your expectations are and make sure to discuss any changes that need to be made to keep the costs down. Having a good relationship with your paralegal will help ensure that you get the best possible outcome for your case.


By following these steps, you can help ensure that you get the legal representation you need without breaking the bank. For a free consultation with Cordaie Paralegal Services give us a call at 844-4-WIN-4-ME.

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We are committed to delivering superior legal services at affordable rates. We understand that money is not always easy to come by, which is why we work hard to keep our fees as low as possible while still providing an excellent service.


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We work closely with our clients to ensure that they are fully informed and comfortable with every aspect of their case. We believe in empowering our clients to make decisions about their case, and we will not make any decision without first consulting you.

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Our mission is to help you find a solution for every credit challenge. Our team of trained professionals strives to make each and every interaction with us as pleasant, informative and rewarding as possible. We look forward to assisting you in any way we can!

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Free Consultation

We start by fully understanding what you want, determine how we can meet your expectations and then tell you how we can provide the best experience. Get to know us with a free, no-obligation consultation with a licensed paralegal.

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Billing Methods

Besides hourly billing, we offer many other pricing models. Flat rate packages allow you to know exactly how much your bill will be.

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Affordable Rates

Often budget restrictions make it difficult to access legal services. We are happy to provide our services to qualifying clients on a discounted basis using a sliding-scale fee schedule.

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Payment Options

At our firm, we believe in making quality legal services accessible and stress-free. That’s why we only require a $500 retainer fee to get started on your case. The remaining balance isn’t due until before your first appearance date, giving you the financial flexibility to plan ahead.

Rate Schedule: Small Claims Court

WE HAVE OPTIONS TO MEET ANY BUDGET

  • Hourly Rate: $95

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Increases legal access
    • You choose how you want us involved
    • If you prefer to do some of the work yourself, it lowers the cost
    • Hourly services include legal coaching of self-represented clients, representation

  • One-Hour Consultation: $95

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Examine your disclosure
    • Review the details of your case
    • Discuss your options
    • Address any urgent concerns
    • Answer your questions
    • Summarize your legal rights and obligations

  • Two-Hour Consultation: $175

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Examine your disclosure
    • Review the details of your case
    • Discuss your options
    • Address any urgent concerns
    • Answer your questions
    • Summarize your legal rights and obligations

  • Demand Letter: $99 & Up

    • Rates start at $99 but varies based on the complexity of the letter
    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Draft demand letter in respect of contemplated legal action
    • Letter issued on firm's stationery
    • Signed by a licensed paralegal
    • Sent via regular mail, registered mail or courier (your choice)

  • Cease & Desist Letter: $99 & up

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Draft cease and desist letter in respect of contemplated legal action
    • Letter issued on firm's stationery
    • Signed by a licensed paralegal
    • Sent via regular mail, registered mail or courier (your choice)

  • Drafting a Settlement Offer: $395 & Up

    • Rates start at $395 but varies based on the complexity of the offer
    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Draft a settlement offer in respect of proposed offer
    • HST and disbursements are not included in the price

  • Judgement Enforcement: $895

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Prepare applicable form (i.e. Examination, Garnishment, or Writ)
    • Prepare the Supporting Affidavit form
    • File (applicable) documents with the court
    • Serve applicable documents
    • Provide Affidavit of Service

  • Drafting a Plaintiff's Claim: $695

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Review the details of your case
    • Gather your evidence
    • Assist in locating the legal name of the individual(s) or business(es) you are suing
    • Complete the required form(s)
    • Provide a summary of events
    • State legal reasons why we think you are entitled to money or property
    • Attach supporting documentation

  • Drafting a Defense: $695

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Review the details of your case
    • Gather your evidence
    • Complete the required form(s)
    • Provide a summary of events
    • Devise a legal defence in response to the claim brought against you
    • Attach supporting documentation

  • Drafting Counterclaim: $695

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Review the details of your case
    • Gather your evidence
    • Complete the required form(s)
    • Provide a summary of events
    • State legal reasons why we think you are entitled to money or property
    • Attach supporting documentation

  • Motion: $695

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Examine your evidence
    • Draft reasons why the court should grant your motion
    • Prepare the Notice of Motion form
    • Prepare the Supporting Affidavit form
    • Serve the motion on applicable parties
    • Provide Affidavit of Service
    • File all required forms with the court
    • Schedule a hearing with the court

  • Two-Hour Settlement Conference: $695

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Represent you at the conference
    • Prepare a list of proposed witnesses
    • File the list of proposed witnesses (for trial) and documents with the court
    • Serve the list of proposed witnesses and documents to other parties
    • Provide Affidavit of Service
    • Gather supporting evidence
    • Explain your version of events
    • Present supporting evidence
    • Completion of the consent form, if needed

  • Four-Hour Settlement Conference: $995

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Represent you at the conference
    • Prepare a list of proposed witnesses
    • File the list of proposed witnesses (for trial) and documents with the court
    • Serve the list of proposed witnesses and documents to other parties
    • Provide Affidavit of Service
    • Gather supporting evidence
    • Explain your version of events
    • Present supporting evidence
    • Completion of the consent form, if needed

  • Half-Day Trial Attendance: $1,995

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Represent you at the trial
    • Prepare a list of proposed witnesses
    • File the list of proposed witnesses (for trial) and documents with the court
    • Serve the list of proposed witnesses and documents to other parties
    • Provide Affidavit of Service
    • Gather supporting evidence
    • Explain your version of events
    • Present supporting evidence
    • Completion of the consent form, if needed

  • Full-Day Trial Attendance: $2,495

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Represent you at the trial
    • Prepare a list of proposed witnesses
    • File the list of proposed witnesses (for trial) and documents with the court
    • Serve the list of proposed witnesses and documents to other parties
    • Provide Affidavit of Service
    • Gather supporting evidence
    • Explain your version of events
    • Present supporting evidence
    • Completion of the consent form, if needed

  • Bronze Package: $1,495

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Review the details of your case
    • Gather supporting evidence
    • Assist in locating the legal name of the defendant you are suing
    • Complete the required initial form(s)
    • Provide a summary of events
    • State legal reasons why we think you are entitled to money or property or do not owe money or have to return property or file a counter claim
    • Attach supporting documentation
    • File your claim with the court
    • (+) Service of documents via registered mail or process server
    • Provide Affidavit of Service

  • Silver Package: $1,995

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Everything in the Bronze Package
    • (+) Represent you at (up to) a two-hour settlement conference
    • Prepare a list of proposed witnesses
    • File the list of proposed witnesses and documents with the court
    • Serve the list of proposed witnesses and documents to other parties
    • Provide Affidavit of Service
    • Explain your version of events
    • Present supporting evidence
    • Completion of the consent form, if needed

  • Gold Package: $2,495

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Everything in the Silver Package
    • (+) Instead of representing you at (up to) a two-hour settlement conference, we will represent you at (up to) a four-hour settlement conference

  • Platinum Package: $3,995

    • Applies only to Small Claims Court
    • Everything in the Gold Package
    • + We will represent you at (up to) a half-day trial

  • VIP Package (Uncomplicated): $4,495

    • Applies only to uncomplicated Small Claims Court matters
    • Everything in the Platinum Package
    • (+) Instead of representing you at (up to) a half-day trial, we will represent you at (up to) a full-day trial

  • VIP Package (Complicated): $4,995

    • Applies only to complicated Small Claims Court
    • Everything in the Platinum Package
    • (+) Instead of representing you at (up to) a half-day trial, we will represent you at (up to) a full-day trial

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DISBURSEMENTS

The final bill will change as a result.

When you see "plus disbursements" on your legal bill, it's natural to worry. Legal disbursements refer to any expenses incurred by the firm that are related—however tenuously—to your case.


In most cases, lawyers charge separately for filing fees, process server fees, and long-distance tolls. Disbursements are widely accepted in the legal profession as a legitimate expense separate from other billing rates.


Disbursements can be one of the trickiest parts of creating a budget. When you do it right, though, no one will ever know that your final costs were in fact reasonable and necessary. We will do all we can to help you avoid paying high legal fees, even if that means forgoing some of our usual fees.