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Litigation

Small Claims Court, Superior Court civil proceedings, and corporate disputes. Understanding how courts work, what processes look like, and what to expect.

Litigation is the process of resolving disputes through the court system. Most people experience it rarely, but when they do, the unfamiliarity of the process is itself a significant burden. The articles here aim to demystify what litigation looks like in Ontario, from small claims to the Superior Court, and what your rights are when corporate disputes arise.

Note: The articles here provide a general overview of civil litigation in Ontario. Litigation is fact-specific and procedurally complex. If you are involved in a dispute, qualified legal representation is important. If you need help identifying the right lawyer for your situation, feel free to reach out.

Small Claims Court

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Small Claims · Ontario

Small Claims Court in Ontario: Process, Filing, and What to Expect

The $35,000 limit, how to file a claim, what to include, defending a claim, settlement conferences, and realistic timelines.

Superior Court Civil Litigation

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Civil Litigation · Ontario

Civil Litigation in Ontario's Superior Court: Process, Costs, and Timelines

Pleadings, discovery, motions, pre-trial conferences, and why a contested action can take 3 to 5 years. The honest picture.

Corporate Disputes

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Corporate Litigation · Ontario

Oppression Remedy vs. Derivative Action in Ontario

When shareholders or creditors believe something has gone wrong in a corporation, two powerful remedies are available. Here is when each applies and what it can achieve.