Built for high-stakes disputes
Litigation can be demanding - financially, emotionally, and operationally. Our role is to bring clarity to the issues, rigor to the preparation, and steadiness to every step forward.
Whenever possible, we help clients resolve disputes without going to court. But when litigation becomes necessary, we’re ready - prepared, strategic, and fully committed to protecting your position.
How we support you
Litigation strategy and representation
Strong outcomes start with a clear plan. We take time to understand your objectives, assess risk, and build a strategy that fits the facts - not a one-size approach.
We can help with:
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Early case assessment and dispute strategy
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Demand letters and pre-litigation negotiation
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Pleadings, motions, discoveries, and trials
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Settlement strategy and mediation support
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Appeals (when appropriate)
What this means for you: a well-defined path, informed decisions, and counsel that stays focused on what will matter most.
Superior Court Litigation
The Superior Court of Justice is Ontario’s main trial-level court where most civil litigation is started and heard, including claims at or above the Small Claims threshold.
We can help with:
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Superior Court actions and applications
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Injunctions and urgent relief (when available)
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Complex commercial and property disputes
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Tribunal and administrative proceedings
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Private mediation and arbitration (when available)
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Appeals, including matters that move to the Ontario Court of Appeal
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Small Claims Court litigation (claims up to $50,000)
Estate and Capacity Disputes
Small Claims Court now handles claims up to $50,000. We represent clients through the full Small Claims process, from demand to settlement conference to trial.
We can help with:
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Contesting a Will (Capitalize Will)
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Passing of accounts for Estates and Powers of Attorney
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Beneficiary disputes and designation issues
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Trustee duties, conduct, and administration concerns
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Trust claims (including constructive trust matters)
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Unjust enrichment claims
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Dependent’s support claims
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Guardianship applications and other capacity disputes
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Will interpretation and other estate-related litigation
Construction Disputes
Construction matters are technical and time-sensitive. Whether you’re a builder, contractor, subcontractor, or property owner, we help protect your rights while keeping the practical realities of the project in view.
We can help with:
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Construction liens, including lien preservation
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Deficiencies, delays and payment disputes
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Construction contract enforcement
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Statutory trust claims
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Consultation, negotiation and dispute resolution during live projects
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Adjudication, including prompt payment enforcement under the Construction Act
Areas we commonly litigate
We act for clients in a wide range of civil disputes (excluding criminal matters - where we can refer you to appropriate counsel).
Examples include:
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Shareholder, corporate governance and business disputes
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Commercial and contract disputes
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Construction liens and other construction project disputes
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Defamation (libel and slander)
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Property disputes and litigation (boundaries, nuisance, easements, title issues)
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Wrongful and constructive dismissal
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Human Rights
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Estate disputes and litigation
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Capacity and guardianship matters
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Professional negligence
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Consumer protection
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Privacy
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Appeals
What you can expect
Explain, then guide
You get the “why,” the “what,” and the recommended next steps - always in plain language.
Strategic across the forest and the trees.
We look at the big picture and the details that matter. Legal decisions rarely live in one lane.
Creative rigor without unnecessary complexity.
Smart problem-solving grounded in deep experience, without the ego or the jargon.
