LEGAL REPRESENTATION

Small Claims Court generally deals with claims for under $35,000.

Claims brought in Small Claims Court involve:  

debt or damages, recovery of personal property, or agreements about services or personal property.

Highway Traffic Act charges such as speeding or traffic violations. 

Municipal by-law charges relating to excessive noise, animal control, or garbage disposal; and

Charges laid under provincial legislation such as the Environmental Protection Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Dog Owners’ Liability Act and the Trespass to Property Act.

Common Summary charges.

Selected Hybrid charges,

Assault,

Theft under $5,000,

Perjury,

Trespass etc. 

Stewart Legal & Mediation understands both Landlord and Tenant Law, as well as Property Management issues. We can appear before the Landlord and Tenant Board as your paralegal to assist with issues such as evictions, rent increases, non-payment of rent, illegal acts in a complex or rental unit, maintenance issues, etc...

The determination of whether or not the legal elements for a human rights, discrimination or sexual harassment case are present depends on the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Ontario Human Rights Code protects people in Ontario against discrimination in employment, accommodation, goods, services and facilities, and membership in vocational associations and trade unions.

We represent clients regarding claims or disputes that occur with the WSIB, including but not limited to:  Initial Entitlement Loss of Earnings Benefits, Non-Economic Loss (NEL), Benefits Pension, Entitlements, Supplementary Benefits (pre-1990 claims), Return to Work/Work Transition Plans, Health Care Benefits, Personal Care and Independent Living Allowances. As an injured worker, if you have been denied benefits or a dispute has occurred with the WSIB, We can represent you through the appeals process.