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Assess the claim
We review the facts and the paper trail, and give you a candid read on the strength of your position.
Civil Litigation
Civil Litigation Lawyer in Toronto: Demand Letters, Claims & Defences
Telesh Law Firm writes demand letters, starts claims with a statement of claim, and answers lawsuits with a statement of defence, in Small Claims Court and the Superior Court of Justice. Contract, debt, property, employment and negligence disputes across Toronto and the GTA, from offices in Scarborough and Mississauga.
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What we do
Matters we handle
Demand lettersGet paid, or get a response
Statements of claimStarting the lawsuit
Statements of defenceAnswering a claim on time
Contract disputesBreach & enforcement
Debt collectionRecovery & defence
Small claimsUp to $50,000
Property disputesReal estate & liens
EmploymentWrongful dismissal
Negligence claimsPersonal & commercial
How it works
A clear path, start to finish.
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Set the strategy
We map the route, whether by demand, negotiation, or litigation, and cost out each one.
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Pursue resolution
We push the matter forward toward the outcome that serves you at the least cost.
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Common questions
Answers, in plain language.
It depends on the complexity of the dispute and whether it resolves before trial. We give you a timeline at the outset and update it as the matter progresses.
Many civil disputes resolve through negotiation or settlement. We pursue the cheapest path that works and litigate when that path runs out.
We set out rates up front so you can weigh the cost against what is at stake before committing to a course of action.
Ontario's Small Claims Court handles claims up to $50,000, excluding interest and costs. A claimant with a larger claim may proceed in the Superior Court of Justice or abandon the excess to remain in Small Claims Court.
Many Ontario claims are subject to a basic two-year limitation period running from the date the claim was discovered, but important exceptions and shorter deadlines can apply. Get advice promptly rather than relying on the general rule.
Often, yes. A focused demand can clarify the facts, preserve a settlement position, and show whether litigation is necessary. The wording and timing should support the claim rather than make unsupported threats.
Usually not. Cost awards depend on the court, result, conduct, and settlement offers, and they commonly cover only part of the successful party's actual legal expense.
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Prejudgment and postjudgment interest on a money judgment, at the rates the Ministry of the Attorney General publishes each quarter.
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