Hearing preparation session
One-hour session to prepare for a court or tribunal hearing.
What is included
- Reviewing your evidence, witness list and documents
- Checking that the court's or tribunal's disclosure rules have been followed
- Practising your evidence and the questions you may be asked
- Going through the order of the hearing and what happens at each stage
What is not included
- Representation, filings or ongoing work after the consultation, unless agreed in a signed retainer
- Advice on matters a licensed paralegal is not permitted to handle
- Preparing documents beyond what the service describes
- Government, court or tribunal filing fees and other disbursements
Who this service is for
- Self-represented parties with a hearing coming up
- Witnesses who want to understand the hearing process
Information to have ready
- 1The notice of hearing
- 2Your evidence and the other side's disclosure
- 3Your notes or outline of what you plan to say
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
The fee is $175 plus 13% HST ($197.75 in all) for the work described on this page. Court, tribunal or government fees and other disbursements are extra. We confirm the scope and the fee in a written retainer agreement before any work starts.
What happens when I check out?
You book a time for your intake call, then save a card on Stripe's secure page. Nothing is charged today: the card is only charged later, for an invoice for work already done, as your retainer agreement sets out. A licensed paralegal confirms the details, checks for conflicts of interest and, if we can act for you, sends the retainer agreement. Fees paid before the work is done are held in our trust account.
Will you tell me what to say?
No. Your evidence must be your own and truthful. We help you present it clearly and prepare for the questions you may be asked.
How close to the hearing should I book?
Leave enough time to act on what comes up, such as getting a missing document or asking for a summons for a witness.
General information only, not legal advice. NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm regulated by the Law Society of Ontario.
Important limitations
- Advice is based on the information and documents you provide at the time
- Until a retainer is signed, you remain responsible for your own deadlines
- No outcome can be guaranteed
- Advice is limited to matters a licensed paralegal is permitted to handle; if your question, or part of it, needs a lawyer, we tell you and can refer you to one.
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