One flat fee per service
You should know what legal help costs before you call. These are the fees Shajjan Paralegal Services charges, plus 13% HST. Court and tribunal filing fees are paid to the government and are listed separately in your retainer.
| Service | What it covers | Fee + HST |
|---|---|---|
| Small Claims CourtClaim or defence, start to finishOne claim or one defence, from the demand letter through trial. Court filing fees extra. | One claim or one defence, from the demand letter through trial. Court filing fees extra. | $2,500 |
| Landlord and Tenant BoardOne application, notice to hearingFor a landlord or a tenant: N4/L1 evictions, N12, T2, T6, T5 and more. LTB filing fee extra. | For a landlord or a tenant: N4/L1 evictions, N12, T2, T6, T5 and more. LTB filing fee extra. | $1,200 |
| Traffic Tickets and Provincial OffencesPer ticket$300 for a standard ticket such as speeding, red light or seatbelt. Careless, distracted or stunt driving and no-insurance charges get a fixed quote first. | $300 for a standard ticket such as speeding, red light or seatbelt. Careless, distracted or stunt driving and no-insurance charges get a fixed quote first. | From $300 |
| Human Rights Tribunal of OntarioApplication or response, through mediationDrafting, filing, disclosure and representation at mediation. A hearing, if needed, is quoted separately. | Drafting, filing, disclosure and representation at mediation. A hearing, if needed, is quoted separately. | $2,500 |
| Notary Public and Commissioner of OathsPer documentAffidavits, statutory declarations, certified true copies and notarized signatures. | Affidavits, statutory declarations, certified true copies and notarized signatures. | $25 |
What each fee covers
Small Claims Court
- Case review, strategy and an honest assessment of what you can recover
- Demand letter to the other side
- Drafting and filing your Plaintiff’s Claim (Form 7A) or Defence (Form 9A)
- Arranging service of the claim
- Preparing your evidence brief and witness list
- Representation at the settlement conference
- Settlement negotiation and minutes of settlement
- Trial preparation and representation at a trial of up to one day
Landlord and Tenant Board
- Review of the lease, rent ledger, notices and messages
- Preparing and serving the correct notice (N4, N5, N8, N12, N13 and others)
- Filing the application with the LTB (L1, L2, T1, T2, T6, T5 and others)
- Evidence package and disclosure to the other side
- Representation at Tribunals Ontario mediation and the hearing
- Negotiating payment plans and consent orders
- Reviewing the order with you and explaining next steps
Traffic Tickets and Provincial Offences
- Filing the trial request or early resolution request on time
- Requesting and reviewing disclosure (officer’s notes, device records)
- Negotiating with the municipal prosecutor
- Attending court on your behalf where permitted
- Explaining the effect on demerit points, licence and insurance
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
- Assessment of the Code grounds, social area and deadline
- Drafting and filing the application (Form 1) or response (Form 2)
- Organising documents, timelines and witness information
- Representation at Tribunals Ontario mediation
- Negotiating settlement terms and minutes of settlement
Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths
- Review of the document before signing
- Identity verification
- Seal, stamp and signature
Why flat fees
Hourly billing makes people avoid calling their representative, and that is when cases go wrong. A flat fee means you can ask questions and send documents without watching a clock.
If your matter is outside what a flat fee covers, such as enforcement after judgment, an appeal or a hearing after a failed mediation, we quote it in writing before doing the work.
Not sure which fee applies?
Call for a free 15-minute case review and we’ll tell you.