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AREAS OF PRACTICE

SMALL CLAIMS COURT

TRAFFIC & PROVINCIAL OFFENCES

TRAFFIC & PROVINCIAL OFFENCES

  We represent clients in  Small Claims Court for claims of up to $50,000, excluding interest and costs. 


Example:

  • Breach of contract
  • Collection of unpaid loans
  • Collection of unpaid invoices
  • Dishonoured Cheques
  • Enforcement of judgments/Court Orders from the court, Tribunals and Boards across Ontario


 We handle your matter from start to finish, including document preparation, settlement conferences, and trial representation. 


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TRAFFIC & PROVINCIAL OFFENCES

TRAFFIC & PROVINCIAL OFFENCES

TRAFFIC & PROVINCIAL OFFENCES

 We represent individuals charged under Ontario’s traffic and provincial offence laws.


Example:

  • Speeding and stunt driving charges 
  • Careless or dangerous driving allegations 
  • Driving while under suspension 
  • Driving without valid insurance 
  • Seatbelt and distracted driving offences 
  • Parking and municipal by-law infractions


 We handle your matter from ticket to trial, including filings, disclosure, negotiations, and court appearances. 


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LANDLORD & TENANT

TRAFFIC & PROVINCIAL OFFENCES

LANDLORD & TENANT

 Guiding Ontario tenants and landlords through every step of their rental disputes. 


Example:

  • Non-payment of rent and arrears 
  • Eviction notices and applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board 
  • Maintenance and repair disputes 
  • Lease termination and renewal issues 
  • Illegal entry or harassment claims 
  • Security deposit and damage disputes


 We handle your matter from notice to hearing, including filings, evidence preparation, negotiations, and appearances before the Landlord and Tenant Board. 


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NOTARY SERVICES IN-PERSON

A Notary Public does not validate the content or the accuracy of the facts listed on the documents

A Notary Public does not validate the content or the accuracy of the facts listed on the documents

A Notary Public does not validate the content or the accuracy of the facts listed on the documents

A Notary Public does not validate the content or the accuracy of the facts listed on the documents

A Notary Public does not validate the content or the accuracy of the facts listed on the documents

A Notary Public does not validate the content or the accuracy of the facts listed on the documents

  •  Affidavits & Statutory Declarations
    Sworn or affirmed statements used for legal, court, or administrative purposes.


  •  Adoption or Custody Documents
    Declarations and consent forms required for family law or international adoption processes.


  •  Articles of Incorporation
    Foundational documents for registering a business as a corporation. Notarized copes may be required for foreign business filings or certain legal processes.


  •  Certified True Copies
    Copies of original documents that a Notary verifies as accurate representations of the originals.
     
  • Consent to Travel Letters
    For minors travelling abroad with one parent or someone other than a legal guardian.


  • Court Documents
    Certain court-related forms and declarations (e.g., affidavits, applications, or consents) often need to be sworn or affirmed before a Notary Public.


  • Employee Contracts
    Employment agreements that may require notarization for international hires, high-level executive roles, or for submission to foreign entities or governments.


  • Employment or Education Verification Letters
    When a notarized declaration or certified copy is required by a foreign institution or employer. 


  • Executorships
    Documents appointing an executor to manage and distribute a deceased person's estate. Notarization may be needed to confirm the executor's identity and intent. 


  • General Wills
    A Will outlines how a person's assets should be distributed after death. While Wills are typically witnessed, some individuals choose to have their signatures notarized for  extra assurance.

  • Invitation Letters for Visa Applications
    Often required by foreign visa offices when inviting someone to visit Canada.


  • Legal Name Change or Identity Declarations
    Supporting documentation for official name or identity changes.


  • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
    An MOU is a formal agreement between parties that outlines terms of cooperation. Notarization can help confirm the identity of signatories and the authenticity of the agreement.


  • Oaths
    A formal sworn statement made before a Notary Public, affirming that the contents of a document or testimony are true. 


  • Passport & Immigration Documents
    Including identity verification and certified true copies for applications. 


  • Power of Attorney (POA)
    Granting authority to someone to act on your behalf for property, financial, or personal care decisions. 


  • Promissory Note
    A legally binding written promise to repay a specified amount of money, either on demand or at a set date. Notarization adds credibility and legal weight.


  • Real Estate Documents (for international or out-of-province use)
    Some property-related documents, like land transfers or mortgage paperwork, need notarization if used outside Ontario.


  • Statutory Declarations of Common-Law Union
    Often needed for immigration, benefits, or insurance purposes.


  • Trust
    Documents establishing a trust — an arrangement where one party holds property for the benefit of another —may require notarization, especially for registration or banking purposes.


  • Will and Estate Documents
    Includes various legal documents related to estate planning, such as codicils, declarations of intent, and executor appointments, which may need notarization for validation.


COMMISSIONING SERVICES IN-PERSON AND ONLINE

  • Affidavits
    Used in court proceedings or legal matters to confirm facts under oath.


  • Application Forms for Government Services
    Such as pension benefits, immigration sponsorship, or housing programs


  • Lost or Stolen Property Declarations
    For replacing lost passports, ID, or official documents.
     
  • Name Change Applications
    Declaration forms when applying for a legal name change.
     
  • OSAP Forms (Ontario Student Assistance Program)
    Certain verification or declaration forms.

  • Professional Certification Forms
    For licensing bodies (e.g. nurses, engineers, teachers) that require proof of identity or declarations.
     
  • Single Status Declarations
    Used for marriage abroad or proving you're not currently married.


  • Statutory Declarations
    Formal statements declared to be true, often required for government services, immigration, or insurance.


  •  Travel Consent Letters For minors travelling without one or both parents/guardians.
     
  • Vehicle Transfer or Ownership Forms
    Some vehicle-related forms (e.g. swearing you’re the rightful owner) require commissioning.


Areas We Serve
Toronto, Scarborough , North York, Thornhill, Markham, Mississauga, Ajax, Aurora, Don Mills, Pickering, Whitby, 

Oshawa, Vaughan, Woodbridge, East York, Etobicoke, Newmarket and Milton



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