Employment & Litigation

Small Claims

À la carte litigation support for the disputes most firms won't take.

Take control of the fees you pay with our a-la-carte legal services.

We Handle Small Claims Cases

The purpose of small claims court is to provide individuals a "do-it-yourself" platform without the aid of a lawyer.

However, most do not find it viable to hire a lawyer when legal assistance is needed because legal fees generally outweighs the value of the case itself.

We have solved that problem.

Our Solution

We have developed an a-la-carte small claims system designed to assist you when you need it.

Flexibility

Whether we handle only one stage of your case or the entire process, you control where you require legal assistance.

Fixed/Capped Fees

We only charge flat or capped rates. There are no surprise bills. You decide what you can afford.

Speed

Our litigation lawyer works together with you as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid delays and prevent stress.

TRANSPARENT PRICING

Simple, a-la-carte pricing

Our small claims service is a-la-carte: you control which stages you need, and you only pay for those. Government filing fees are not included, and exact fees are confirmed on consultation.

From $1,500 + tax, a-la-carte

Pay only for the stage you need. Government filing fees are not included; exact fees quoted on consultation.

Stage

What it includes

Fee

✓ File a Claim or Reply

Filing a Notice of Claim, a Reply, and/or a Counterclaim. We meet in person or online, review your documents, get the full story, draft the pleadings and complete the necessary forms, advise on next steps, and help you file. Government filing fees are not included.

$1,500 + tax

✓ Settlement Conference

We prepare for and attend the settlement conference with you, with sufficient advance notice (usually at least 2 weeks beforehand).

$2,000 + tax

✓ Trial

We prepare for and attend trial with you, with sufficient advance notice (usually at least 1 month beforehand), and help you file documents and comply with any disclosure orders made at the settlement conference. Based on a typical half-day or full-day trial, our fee is capped by your claim value.

$4,000 + tax

$5,001 to $10,000 claim

$6,000 + tax

$10,001 to $20,000 claim

$8,000 + tax

$20,001 to $35,000 claim

✓ Enforcing a Judgment (Collecting a Debt)

(a) Meet to discuss options for collecting the money owed to you under a judgment. (b) Complete and file a Summons to a Payment Hearing or a Summons to a Default Hearing. (c) Attend the payment or default hearing with you.

$350 + tax

step (a) only

$1,000 + tax

steps (a) and (b)

$2,000 + tax

steps (a), (b) and (c)

Frequently Asked Questions

BC's Small Claims Court and Civil Resolution Tribunal handle claims up to a set monetary ceiling, we'll confirm which forum applies to your specific claim.

In BC Small Claims Court, representation rules vary, we'll tell you exactly what's permitted for your matter.

Yes, you pay only for the specific task you need, whether that's a document review or hearing prep.

Get Started with Small Claims

Tell us a bit about your situation and we'll follow up the same business day, free of charge.

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Get help with your small claims matter

Book a free 15-minute consult to see what support fits your budget.

Get Started (778) 565-4700