Document PreparationFixed feeSettlement documents

Without prejudice settlement proposal

Without prejudice settlement proposal, prepared for a matter within a licensed paralegal's scope.

Timing depends on the document and any deadline it must meet; the expected steps are confirmed in writing before work starts. Ontario Licensed paralegal firm (LSO P21785)

What is included

  • Reviewing the dispute and what each side has agreed to
  • Drafting the offer or the settlement terms
  • Setting out payment terms, deadlines and release wording clearly
  • Explaining the effect of signing a release
  • Preparing the document for signing or filing, where the forum allows it

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 facts, with dates
  2. 2Documents you already have, such as contracts, receipts, letters and photos
  3. 3Names and addresses of the other party or the recipient
  4. 4Any deadline, form or notice you already received

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

The fee is $300 plus 13% HST ($339.00 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.

What does a release do?

A release usually ends your right to make further claims about the matters it covers, so read it carefully before signing.

Can a settlement be filed with the court or tribunal?

Often yes. Depending on the forum, terms may be filed or turned into a consent order.

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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