Document PreparationFixed feeHearing materials

Statement of particulars

A detailed, organized statement of the facts of your claim.

Courts and tribunals set deadlines for disclosure and hearing materials before the hearing; your deadlines are confirmed in writing at the start. Ontario Licensed paralegal firm (LSO P21785)

What is included

  • Reviewing the court's or tribunal's rules and directions
  • Organizing documents in order, then indexing and numbering them
  • Drafting outlines, statements, affidavits or submissions
  • Preparing the copies the forum requires
  • Checking the deadlines to serve and file

What is not included

  • Court, tribunal or government fees, and courier or registered mail costs
  • Representation at a hearing, unless agreed in writing
  • Follow-up negotiation or a claim after the document is sent
  • Documents outside a licensed paralegal's scope, such as wills, real estate documents or business contracts

Who this service is for

  • People preparing for a tribunal or Small Claims Court hearing
  • People who need a clear letter, demand, complaint or records request
  • Self-represented people who want their documents organized
  • People who want a document reviewed before they rely on it

Information to have ready

  1. 1The notice of hearing and any directions
  2. 2All your documents and evidence
  3. 3Witness names and contact details
  4. 4The other side's disclosure
  5. 5Any deadlines already set

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

The fee is $200 plus 13% HST ($226.00 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.

Do I need organized materials if I represent myself?

It often helps. Many tribunals and courts expect numbered documents shared with the other side before the hearing.

Does this include attending the hearing?

Only if representation is part of your service; otherwise this is document preparation only.

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

  • No outcome can be guaranteed
  • A document is only as accurate as the information you provide
  • Documents outside a licensed paralegal's scope are referred to a lawyer
  • A licensed paralegal may prepare documents for matters within paralegal scope, such as Small Claims Court and tribunal cases; documents outside that scope, such as commercial leases, licence agreements, website terms or other business contracts, are referred to an Ontario lawyer.
Law Society of Ontario — Barreau de l'Ontario
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