Small Claims Court paralegal in Richmond Hill
Shajjan Paralegal Services represents people and small businesses in Richmond Hill in Ontario Small Claims Court, for claims up to $50,000. One flat fee of $2,500 plus HST covers one claim or one defence, from the demand letter through trial.
- Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario, licence P20257
- We speak English, Farsi, Hindi, Urdu and Pashto
Where Richmond Hill claims are heard
Small Claims Court hearings for this part of York Region are held at 855 Major Mackenzie Drive East in Richmond Hill. Court documents are filed at the office in Markham, not at the hearing location.
Richmond Hill Small Claims Courthouse
855 Major Mackenzie Dr. E., Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4X7
Hearings. Filings go to the court office at 8500 Leslie St., Suite 395, Markham.
Newmarket Courthouse
50 Eagle St. W., Newmarket, ON L3Y 6B1
Also hears Small Claims Court matters for York Region.
Cases for clients in Richmond Hill
Closed files from this practice. Names and identifying details are changed to protect client confidentiality.
Real case · details changed for privacy
$16,800
Judgment against a contractor who took a deposit and vanished
Homeowner · Richmond Hill · Closed May 2026
What happened
Our client paid a $14,000 deposit for a basement renovation. The contractor tore out the drywall, stopped answering calls after two weeks and never came back.
What we did
We built the claim from the contract, the payment records, the texts, dated photos and a second contractor’s quote to finish the job. No defence was filed, so we moved for default judgment and then garnished the contractor’s bank account.
Result: Judgment for the deposit less the little work done, plus the extra cost to finish, interest and costs. Collected in full through garnishment.
The law: A party who breaks a contract owes what it takes to put you where you would have been if the work had been done.
Real case · details changed for privacy
Travel consent letter notarized the same day for a trip abroad
Parent travelling alone with a child · Richmond Hill · Closed July 2026
What happened
A mother was taking her son to visit family abroad, and the father was not travelling.
What we did
We reviewed the consent letter for the trip details and notarized the father’s signature the same day.
Result: They crossed the border with no questions about consent.
The law: Canada recommends a consent letter for any child travelling without both parents, and a notarized letter carries more weight at the border.
Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results. The amount recovered and other outcomes vary with the facts of each case.
Claims we handle
Unpaid invoices and debts
Money owed for goods, services or personal loans, including e-transfer and verbal agreements.
Contractor and renovation disputes
Deposits taken for work never started, abandoned jobs, poor workmanship and the cost to fix it.
Breach of contract
Service agreements, sale agreements and business contracts where the other side didn’t deliver.
Property damage
Damage to vehicles, homes or belongings caused by someone else, including neighbours and movers.
Former-tenant debts
Unpaid rent or damage claims against tenants who have already moved out.
Consumer disputes
Used cars with hidden defects, undelivered purchases and refunds a business refuses to give.
Employment money claims
Unpaid wages, commissions and wrongful dismissal claims up to $50,000.
Defending a claim
Defences, defendant’s claims against the plaintiff or a third party, and setting aside default judgments.
How it works
- 1
Free 30-minute consultation
Tell us what happened. We tell you whether Small Claims Court is the right place and what you can realistically recover.
- 2
Demand letter
A formal letter from a licensed paralegal often gets paid without going to court.
- 3
Claim filed and served
We draft the claim, file it with the court and arrange service on the other side.
- 4
Settlement conference
A deputy judge meets both sides to narrow the issues. Many cases settle here.
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Trial and judgment
If it doesn’t settle, we present your evidence and witnesses at trial.
Small Claims Court in Richmond Hill: questions
Which court hears Small Claims cases from Richmond Hill?
Small Claims Court hearings for this part of York Region are held at 855 Major Mackenzie Drive East in Richmond Hill. Court documents are filed at the office in Markham, not at the hearing location. The main location is Richmond Hill Small Claims Courthouse, 855 Major Mackenzie Dr. E., Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4X7.
Can a paralegal represent me in Small Claims Court in Richmond Hill?
Yes. Paralegals licensed by the Law Society of Ontario can represent you in Small Claims Court, which hears claims up to $50,000. Misbah Shajjan (licence P20257) handles the case himself, from the demand letter to judgment.
How much does a Small Claims paralegal cost in Richmond Hill?
We charge one flat fee of $2,500 plus HST for one claim or one defence, from the demand letter through trial. Court filing fees are extra. The price is the same for clients in Richmond Hill as for clients anywhere else we serve.
Where do I file a Small Claims case if the other side is in Richmond Hill?
A claim generally starts in the court area where the events happened or where the defendant lives or carries on business (Rule 6.01 of the Rules of the Small Claims Court). If the defendant is in Richmond Hill, that usually points to York Region. We confirm the right court on your free 30-minute consultation.
Have a Small Claims case in Richmond Hill?
Call, text or email. We’ll confirm the right court, your deadline and what the fee covers on the first call.