Small Claims Court paralegal in Vaughan
Shajjan Paralegal Services represents people and small businesses in Vaughan 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 Vaughan claims are heard
Vaughan is in York Region. If you live in Toronto but your claim is against a Vaughan business, the case will often start in York Region rather than at the Toronto court, because the defendant’s location counts.
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 Vaughan
Closed files from this practice. Names and identifying details are changed to protect client confidentiality.
Real case · details changed for privacy
$38,500
For a supervisor offered two weeks’ pay
Warehouse supervisor, six years’ service · Vaughan · Closed September 2026
What happened
Terminated without cause and offered only the Employment Standards Act minimum, on condition he sign a full release that week.
What we did
We told him not to sign, found the termination clause in his contract was unenforceable, and claimed reasonable notice in Small Claims Court.
Result: Settled at the settlement conference for $38,500, more than 15 times the original offer.
The law: Unless a valid contract limits it, an employee fired without cause is owed reasonable notice, often far more than the legal minimum.
Real case · details changed for privacy
$14,500
For an injured employee sent home without pay
Warehouse employee · Vaughan · Closed May 2026
What happened
Brought a doctor’s note for modified duties after a back injury and was told there was “no light work”, then sent home without pay.
What we did
We showed the employer had never looked at accommodation options, using the medical notes and the employer’s own emails.
Result: Settled at mediation with back pay, compensation and a return to modified work.
The law: Employers must accommodate a disability up to the point of undue hardship and take part in the process in good faith.
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
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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.
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Demand letter
A formal letter from a licensed paralegal often gets paid without going to court.
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Claim filed and served
We draft the claim, file it with the court and arrange service on the other side.
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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 Vaughan: questions
Which court hears Small Claims cases from Vaughan?
Vaughan is in York Region. If you live in Toronto but your claim is against a Vaughan business, the case will often start in York Region rather than at the Toronto court, because the defendant’s location counts. 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 Vaughan?
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 Vaughan?
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 Vaughan as for clients anywhere else we serve.
Where do I file a Small Claims case if the other side is in Vaughan?
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 Vaughan, that usually points to York Region. We confirm the right court on your free 30-minute consultation.
Have a Small Claims case in Vaughan?
Call, text or email. We’ll confirm the right court, your deadline and what the fee covers on the first call.