Small Claims Court

Efficiency, knowledge, experience, and professionalism are what needed from your legal team and this is where Gobin & Leyenson LLP comes in. 

As your legal team, consisting of a lawyer and a licensed paralegal, with decades of experience before the Small Claims Court, your claim or your defence will be advanced efficiently and professionally. In Ontario, Small Claims Court hears matters where the amount of money or value of the property involved does not exceed $35,000.00. The person or business starting the case is called the plaintiff. The person or business being sued is called the defendant.

You can sue to get money the defendant owes you under an agreement you have with them. You can sue if you were harmed by something they did, or should have done but didn’t. You can sue to get goods that you believe belong to you.

Litigation is not an overnight process, be prepared. Foundation is the key to any successful claim or defence, consult with a licensed paralegal or a lawyer.

A variety of legal fee structures may be available for a Small Claims Court matter. Subject to the nature of the case, we offer our services on an hourly basis, block fees or contingency basis (fees based on a percentage of what we recover for you). After our thorough assessment of your case, we will advise which fee structure is applicable to your particular matter. Legal fees doe not include taxes and/or disbursements.

Contact us today to schedule your consultation or to inquire about our services. All consultations are subject to a conflict check.