Tribunals & BoardsFixed feeHearing representation

Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing

Representing a party at a Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing.

The tribunal sets the hearing date; many decisions are given in writing some time after the hearing, depending on the tribunal. Ontario Licensed paralegal firm (LSO P21785)

What is included

  • Preparing the evidence, witness list and document brief for the hearing
  • Preparing you and your witnesses to give evidence
  • Presenting your case and questioning witnesses at the hearing
  • Making submissions on the facts and the law
  • Explaining the decision to you when it arrives, and the options after it

What is not included

  • Tribunal filing fees, transcripts, professional reports and other disbursements
  • Stages the service does not name, such as an extra hearing day, a reconsideration or an appeal
  • Attending a hearing when the service covers documents or advice only
  • A judicial review or appeal in the Divisional Court, which is outside a licensed paralegal's scope
  • Collecting money or enforcing an order after the decision

Who this service is for

  • Someone with a tribunal hearing scheduled who wants to be represented
  • Licence holders and regulated professionals facing a hearing about their licence or registration
  • Parties who tried mediation without reaching an agreement

Information to have ready

  1. 1The notice of hearing and any orders or directions from the tribunal
  2. 2All documents and evidence you want the tribunal to see
  3. 3Names and contact details of your witnesses
  4. 4Your availability for hearing dates

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

The fee is $1,500 plus 13% HST ($1,695.00 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.

Will I have to speak at the hearing?

Often, yes. Your own evidence is usually important, and we prepare you so you know what to expect when you are questioned.

What if the hearing takes more than one day?

Some hearings run longer than a day. Each extra day is a separate step, and we let you know if more time looks likely.

When will I get the decision?

Some tribunals decide at the end of the hearing, and many send a written decision later. The timing depends on the tribunal.

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; the tribunal decides
  • Deadlines are set by law or by the tribunal, and missing one may end your right to go ahead
  • The service covers only the step it names; later steps are agreed separately in writing
  • A few services here are requests or complaints to public bodies rather than tribunal cases; before any work starts we confirm that your matter is within what a licensed paralegal is permitted to do, and we can refer anything that is not to an Ontario lawyer.
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