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