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Lawyer for the small claims division

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As of January 1, 2015, the small claims eligibility limit is $15,000.

It is therefore very interesting for many individuals to use it since they have to represent themselves without a lawyer on either side.

Benefit from the expertise and specialized services of a lawyer at the Small Claims Division for all your claims or defenses at the Court of Quebec, Small Claims Division. Our professional lawyers are able to help you build a solid case or prepare your defense in the context of legal action. Learn more about our various small claims services in Montreal.

01.

Why hire a lawyer at the Small Claims Division?

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The absence of a lawyer does not mean, however, that the complex aspect of the principles of procedure and evidence are evacuated. The clerk can certainly help the parties and provide them with information, but their role is limited and they cannot provide them with legal advice.

It then becomes important for the litigant who wishes to assert their rights or who wishes to defend themselves to put all the chances on their side. With the assistance of a lawyer at the Small Claims Division, your file will be prepared by a professional, thus maximizing the chances of success.

For this reason, our lawyer team has developed a package product, whether you are plaintiff or defendant, to assist you.

02.

In what situations do we find ourselves in small claims?

There are several reasons why people seek the assistance of an attorney at the Online Small Claims Division. Among the most common situations are:

  • Debt collection
  • The purchase of defective equipment from a supplier who refuses to refund or exchange
  • Neighborhood disturbances

Our legal assistance service for small claims court in Quebec is the best way to prepare for a formal demand trial. Trust a lawyer at FISET LEGAL's Small Claims Division to help you obtain justice with your small claims case.

What are the services of small claims lawyers for formal notices?

  • Provide a legal opinion on the strength of your case
  • Prepare a full notice
  • Preparing an originating application
  • Establish the necessary proof for your claim
  • Review and advise you on your file
  • Support case law research
  • Prepare for the defence, demand, testimony and cross-examination

Legal assistance to prepare for recourse to small claims

To assert your rights when making a request or to answer a formal notice do not hesitate to contact Fiset Légal. An experienced lawyer will take charge of your case and help you throughout your case.

Eligibility requirements for a lawsuit with the Small Claims Division

Any natural person claiming an amount of $15,000 or less, provided that it is not a claim related to a housing lease, alimony, decisions rendered by a syndicate of co-ownership and other exceptions. Find out from a specialized firm or a small claims lawyer to find out if your situation qualifies.

In demand

Package for preparation of the demand
$850 + taxes and disbursements
  • This step usually takes place just before filing your small claims claim, although it can happen afterwards.
  • One hour consultation (1h);
    • Explanations of the course of the legal process;
  • Explanations of the course of the legal process;
  • Determination of the client's theory of cause:
    • Legal framework;
    • Chronology of facts;
    • Determination of the facts to be proven;
    • Application of the law to the facts;
    • Identification of the type of evidence that the client must bring to the trial;
  • Legal framework;
  • Chronology of facts;
  • Determination of the facts to be proven;
  • Application of the law to the facts;
  • Identification of the type of civil evidence that the client must bring to the trial;
  • Writing a formal notice for small claims as needed (additional fees apply);
  • Drafting of the challenge accompanied by supporting documents;

This package does not include correspondence or communications exchanged as part of the file.

Trial preparation package
$450 + taxes and disbursements
  • This step should take place no less than a month before the trial, it allows the client to learn more about the course of the hearing in order to manage stress, and optimize his time and his arguments.
  • One and a half hour consultation (1h30)
  • Assistance in drafting an argument plan on request;
  • Identification of witnesses required at the hearing (plaintiff and defendant)
  • Assistance in drafting an interview plan for witnesses;
  • Assistance in drafting a cross-examination plan for the opposing party;
  • Flash training on the rules of objection to the trial;

This package does not include correspondence or communications exchanged as part of the file.

In defense

Defense preparation package
$750 + taxes and disbursements
  • Once the claim is filed, the defendant is notified and receives a copy of the claim and exhibits. The defendant then has 20 days to state their grounds for contestation, so it is at this stage that it may be useful to retain the services of a lawyer.
  • One hour consultation (1h);
  • Determination of the theory of the cause in defense:
    •  Determination of the legal framework and the elements that the applicant must prove in order to succeed;
    • Chronology of facts and identification of disputed facts;
    •  Application of the law to the facts;
  • Drafting of the Response accompanied by supporting documents, if applicable;
  • Explanations of the course of the legal process;
  • Determination of the necessity or not of strong expert evidence;

This package does not include correspondence or communications exchanged as part of the file.

Trial preparation package
$450 + taxes and disbursements
  • This step should take place no less than a month before the trial, it will allow the client to learn more about the course of the hearing in order to manage stress, and optimize his time and his arguments.
  • One and a half hour consultation (1h30)
  • Assistance in drafting a defense argument plan;
  • Identification of witnesses required at the hearing and service of subpoenas by bailiff if required;
  • Assistance à la rédaction d’un plan d’interrogatoire des témoins;
  • Assistance in drafting a plan for cross-examination of the opposing party;
  • Flash training on the rules of objection to the trial;

This package does not include correspondence or communications exchanged as part of the file.

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 Our attorneys aim at advising you strategically, in your best interest and in order to optimise the results on file, proportionally considering the costs and the complexity of the file. We act in complex as well as in simpler cases.