Practice Area

Small Claims Court
representation.

Ontario's Small Claims Court handles disputes up to $35,000. Whether you're owed money or defending a claim, the process has real procedural rules — and the stakes are worth getting right.

Ontario's accessible civil court.

Small Claims Court is a branch of the Superior Court of Justice that resolves civil disputes involving amounts up to $35,000. It's designed to be more accessible than the higher courts — but it still has formal procedures, rules of evidence, and binding decisions.

Claims involve filing a Plaintiff's Claim, serving the defendant, going through a Settlement Conference, and if unresolved, proceeding to a Trial. Preparation at every stage significantly affects outcomes.

We represent both plaintiffs and defendants — including individuals, small businesses, contractors, and property owners — across all GTA courthouses.

Common claim types.

Unpaid InvoicesContractors, consultants and service providers owed money for work completed.
Breach of ContractServices not delivered, deposits not returned, agreements not honoured.
Property DamageDamage to vehicles, property, rental units or personal possessions.
Consumer DisputesDefective goods, poor workmanship, contractor fraud, warranty claims.
Security Deposit / Last Month's RentDisputes between landlords and tenants on return of funds.
Loan RepaymentPersonal or business loans not repaid as agreed.

How Small Claims Court works.

File the Claim

Plaintiff's Claim (Form 7A) filed at the courthouse with the filing fee. Proper pleading of your claim is essential — it defines the scope of the trial.

Settlement Conference

A mandatory pre-trial step where a judge facilitates settlement. Many cases resolve here. Preparation of a strong Settlement Conference brief matters.

Trial

If unresolved, the matter proceeds to trial. Witnesses, documents, and oral submissions are presented before a judge who issues a binding order.

Owed money — or defending a claim?

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