Small Claims Court paralegal in Thornhill
Shajjan Paralegal Services represents people and small businesses in Thornhill 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 Thornhill claims are heard
Thornhill sits just north of Steeles Avenue, the line between Toronto and York Region, and it is split between Vaughan and Markham. A defendant a few blocks south of Steeles is in Toronto, so the exact address decides which court office takes your claim.
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 Thornhill
Closed files from this practice. Names and identifying details are changed to protect client confidentiality.
Real case · details changed for privacy
House delivered vacant on closing day
Homeowner selling a semi-detached house · Thornhill · Closed August 2026
What happened
The buyer’s family wanted the whole house, including the tenanted basement, and closing was 90 days away.
What we did
We served the N12 for the purchaser’s own use with the right termination date, got the buyer’s declaration, arranged the one month’s compensation and filed the L2 early.
Result: The tenant moved out on time under a consent order, and the sale closed as scheduled.
The law: A purchaser can end a tenancy for their own use only in a building of three units or fewer, and only if they or their family genuinely intend to live there for at least a year.
Real case · details changed for privacy
Power of attorney accepted overseas, and the land sale went through
Family selling land abroad · Thornhill · Closed June 2026
What happened
A relative overseas needed to sell land on their behalf, and the foreign registry required a notarized power of attorney.
What we did
We notarized the signatures and walked the family through the apostille step the receiving country required.
Result: The registry accepted the power of attorney on first submission, and the sale closed.
The law: Canada joined the Apostille Convention in January 2024. Documents for countries outside it may still need consular authentication.
Real case · details changed for privacy
Certified degree copies accepted by an overseas nursing regulator
Registered nurse · Thornhill · Closed May 2026
What happened
She needed certified copies of her diploma and transcript for a licensing body overseas.
What we did
We made notarized certified true copies from the originals and confirmed whether an apostille was needed.
Result: The regulator accepted the copies without asking for originals.
The law: A certified true copy has to be made from the original document, in person.
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.
- 5
Trial and judgment
If it doesn’t settle, we present your evidence and witnesses at trial.
Small Claims Court in Thornhill: questions
Which court hears Small Claims cases from Thornhill?
Thornhill sits just north of Steeles Avenue, the line between Toronto and York Region, and it is split between Vaughan and Markham. A defendant a few blocks south of Steeles is in Toronto, so the exact address decides which court office takes your claim. 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 Thornhill?
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 Thornhill?
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 Thornhill as for clients anywhere else we serve.
Where do I file a Small Claims case if the other side is in Thornhill?
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 Thornhill, that usually points to York Region. We confirm the right court on your free 30-minute consultation.
Have a Small Claims case in Thornhill?
Call, text or email. We’ll confirm the right court, your deadline and what the fee covers on the first call.