Limited-scope coaching — Human Rights Tribunal
Hourly coaching for self-represented HRTO parties.
What is included
- Explaining the procedure, forms and rules of your court or tribunal
- Reviewing documents you have drafted and suggesting changes
- Helping you organise your evidence and plan your arguments
- Practising what you will say, and what you may be asked
- Written confirmation of exactly which tasks the coaching covers
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
- People representing themselves who want guidance without full representation
- Landlords, tenants and applicants preparing for the Landlord and Tenant Board or the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
- Drivers preparing for their own traffic or Provincial Offences trial
Information to have ready
- 1Your court or tribunal file and any documents filed so far
- 2Hearing notices and deadlines
- 3Drafts you want reviewed
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 speak for me at the hearing?
Not under coaching. You present your own case and we help you prepare. If you later want representation, that can be arranged under a separate retainer.
Who is responsible for filings and deadlines?
You are, under a coaching arrangement. We help you understand what is due and when.
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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