Administrative and Tribunal Law Matters
Licensed Paralegal and Notary Public
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Commissioning & Notary Public
Remote, in-person, and mobile commissioning & notarizations. Bring your own documents to lower costs and we will prepare a separate certificate if necessary to attach to your documents.
Drafting Legal Documents, Pleadings, & Motions
While there are challenges to self-representing, the myth that you are unrepresented needn’t be one. Few legal professionals could demonstrate the same focus and commitment to your matter. But most professionals have tools, resources, and support staff to research complex legal issues, prepare opinions, and develop submissions for a court or hearing.
Contract Drafting/Review
Have your contract drafted and/or reviewed with accuracy while ensuring you are aware of all legally binding clauses (as important are the unenforceable clauses you are relying on) before entering into an agreement.
Employment Law
The Employment Standards Act regulates the minimum standards necessary of all workplaces in Ontario and sets out rules regarding minimum wage, pregnancy, parental leave, termination, severance pay, and more.
Legal Research
Identify and find the laws—including statutes, regulations, and court opinions—that apply to the facts of your case. Identify specific legal issues or decisions that may affect the outcome. Prepare legal opinions for clients to make informed decisions.
Administrative & Regulatory Law
Administrative and regulatory bodies include tribunals, agencies, boards, commissions, self-governing professions, municipalities, and health and educational institutions. Despite living in a highly regulated society, the Canadian regulatory scheme is often cited as one of the most advance and fairest available. Most administrative and regulatory agencies have a high degree of specialization and clients generally have a right to fairness. Yet rules can be highly specific and can vary significantly. Regulatory offences, while not criminal, can include similar penalties without the requirement to prove ‘Mens rea’ or criminal intent.
Human Rights Code
Under the Human Rights Code, businesses, employers, landlords and others are required to provide accommodations so that their services are fully accessible to everyone. Yet many recent decisions of the Human Rights Tribunal expand the definition and extent to which a party must provide code-based accommodations. Undue hardship has become untenable for many.
Help Representing Yourself
A national study found that 86% of self-represented litigants (SRLs) were looking for legal assistance, 53% had previously retained a lawyer but had run out of funds, and almost 80% of family litigants were proceeding unrepresented. Whether you’re the plaintiff, petitioner, defendant, accused or accuser, too many Canadians are going to court without representation. With unbundled legal services, your legal matter is broken down into parts. You choose which part you want help with, and which part you will handle yourself. You get reasonably priced professional assistance where you need it most.
Landlord Tenant Matters
Residential Landlord &Tenancy law in Ontario (Residential Tenancies Act or RTA) is consumer legislation – written to protect tenants from the natural imbalance of power that stems from the fact that the landlord’s interest is almost invariably financially motivated, whereas the tenant’s interest is essential for shelter and security.
Self-representing as a landlord while possible may give credence to the adage penny wise and pound foolish. One misstep can set you back to the beginning after months of waiting.
Conversely, self-representing as a tenant may be the only option available if you are cash-strapped and up against the wall.
People-centric integrated customer experience…
People centric – what does that even mean? Legal Conformity is not some chic downtown legal firm – you couldn’t even use the term ‘boutique’ to describe it. It’s not full service and finding a work-life balance is not an issue. Legal Conformity makes no apology for being small – a one-person paralegal firm offering services to small businesses, non-profits, religious institutions, and individuals.
Integrated… some laws are entrenched in stone while others are more fluid – the Doctrine of a Living Tree. An ever-evolving legal landscape with many potential pitfalls. I listen to clients and work to address and alleviate everyday concerns surrounding employment, human rights, tenant law and navigating the myriad patchwork of provincial rules and regulations. If necessary, I’ll explore both legal and non-adversarial means to manage conflict, resolve disputes, and settle cases, all while protecting rights and freedoms.
Legal Conformity is people centric, integrated, and more. But people are first.
WE ALSO OFFER IN-HOUSE STYLE LEGAL SERVICES
Subscription based fees for businesses and individuals
Seedling Package $3,000*
All the Basics – Review & Update for Legal Compliance
Can includes initial in-person or zoom meeting to analyze existing organizational structure and identify possible areas of improvement. Thereafter, discussions and advice via telephone/signal and email. The areas and focus of review will depend on the nature and needs of the individual organization but could include:
- – Review/amend organizational Articles and Bylaws
- – Review policy and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with employment, labor, health, safety, and human rights law – may include harassment policy, privacy, work place safety, diversity/human rights, employee classifications and employment agreements
- – Review/draft non-profits information and operating procedure manuals
- – Review of client contract provisions
- – Marketing, Privacy, and anti-spam compliance
- – Online presence including website WCAG compliance
- – Regulatory compliance ie licensing, municipal bylaw, environmental etc
**** Disbursements and applicable taxes extra. Restrictions and conditions may apply. UP TO 25 hrs at reduced rate. Potential savings of $2000. Additional hours at firm’s regular rate or negotiated terms.
Sapling Package $500/monthly*
The Sapling Package is designed to give confidence of exercising due diligence while allowing flexibility to grow without breaking the bank. Having accessible legal advice allows questions/concerns to be openly addressed. Discussions and advice via telephone/signal and email. Ongoing areas of review will depend on the nature and needs of the individual organization but could include:
- – Notarizing & commissioning of documents
- – Amending organizational Articles and Bylaws as need arise
- – Ongoing review of policy and procedures to ensure compliance with employment, labor, health, safety, human rights law, licensing, municipal bylaw, environmental etc – may include harassment policy, privacy, work place safety, diversity/human rights, employee classifications and employment agreements
- – Review/draft non-profits information and operating procedure manuals
- – Review of client contract provisions
- – Marketing, privacy, and anti-spam compliance
- – Online presence including website WCAG compliance
- – Monthly report of legislative, regulatory, and court rulings that may potentially impact your organization
**** Disbursements and applicable taxes extra. Restrictions and conditions may apply. UP TO 5 hrs at reduced rate. Potential savings of $500/month. Additional hours at firm’s regular rate or negotiated terms.
Old Growth $1000/monthly*
Much like the Sapling Package, Old Growth is designed to provide confidence your firm is exercising due diligence with the assurance of accessible legal advice at your fingertips. What differentiates this package is its design best suits entities with regular legal expenditures. (We suggest choosing the Sampling package if you are unsure of your specific needs – upgrading is easy)
Discussions and advice are via telephone/signal and email. Ongoing areas of review will depend on the nature and needs of the individual organization but could additionally include:
- – Contract Drafting & Review
- – Drafting/Serving Legal Documents
- – Notarizing & commissioning of documents
- – Litigation and Tribunal Matters
- – Mediation
- – Monthly report of legislative, regulatory, and court rulings that may potentially impact your organization
- – Lots more.
- – We can design a custom package to suit your organization. Contact us and we can help.
**** Disbursements and applicable taxes extra. Restrictions and conditions may apply. UP TO 10 hrs at reduced rate. Potential savings of $1000/monthly. Additional hours at firm’s regular rate or negotiated terms.
Thought of the Day
I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind – John Diefenbaker
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