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How to Succeed at Small Claims Court (Part 1 & 2)

Date Published

October 22, 2024

Publisher

Toronto Lawyers Association

Subjects

Civil Litigation

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Summary

Want to develop your skills to succeed in small claims court?

Back by popular demand - TLA’s Skills Development Series: How to Succeed at Small Claims Court, 2024.

Learn essential tips and tools that all lawyers and paralegals need to know to succeed in small claims court.

Grab your lunch and join us for this convenient and practical online webinar. You will learn about the first 2 steps in the small claims court process: Filing and Settlement Conferences.

Topics of discussion include:

 

  • Small Claims Court Overview
  • Live demo:
    • Small Claims Court E-Filing Service Portal
    • Small Claims Court Submission Online Portal
  • Filing
    • Why proper filing is critical.
    • Understand the right forms and avoid the “too much paperwork” trap.
    • How to start a claim; How to respond to a claim.
    • Forms, timelines, fees.
  • Settlement Conferences
    • Rational and rules.
    • How to best define the issues.
    • Pre and post Settlement Conference; Conference requirements.
    • Forms, timelines, costs.
    • What works and what doesn’t.
  • Dealing with your client and the opposing party.
  • Importance of court staff in your success.

 

 

 

 

 

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Presenters

Marlene Chica
Group Leader - Toronto Small Claims Court, Ontario Superior Court of Justice


Andrew Cultrera
Court and Client Representative - Toronto Small Claims Court, Ontario Superior Court of Justice


Debbie Patterson
Customer Service Representative - Online Contact Centre, Ministry of the Attorney General


Miray B. Cheskes-Granovsky
Deputy Judge - Toronto Small Claims Court, Ontario Superior Court of Justice


Mark Gannage
Deputy Judge - Toronto Small Claims Court, Ontario Superior Court of Justice


Jay State
Deputy Judge (Retired) - Central South Region Small Claims Court, Ontario Superior Court of Justice


Lydia Stewart-Ferreira
Deputy Judge (Retired) - Small Claims Court, Ontario Superior Court of Justice


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Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

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How to Succeed at Small Claims Court, 2024 (Part 1)
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