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What is a Consultation?

A consultation is an opportunity for you to receive information from a knowledgeable professional on the following topics:

1. What is the nature of the problem in legal terms?
2. What are the legal options that may be considered?
3. What additional information or steps should be taken to protect the interest or evidence?
4. What possible non-legal solutions might be available?
5. What would be the cost factors and approach that should be taken?
6. Is this a situation where a lawyer should be engaged or whether the person can put in to effect the plans without the need for a lawyer?

How much does an initial consultation cost?

Initial consultations are charged at the hourly rate of the lawyer with whom you have an appointment. Rates are available upon request. Charges for initial consultations are due and payable the time of the consultation.

How can I pay for an initial consultation?

Cash, Interact/Debit and Visa are accepted. No personal cheques are accepted for initial consultations.

Things to bring to your consultation:

Your prior preparation will make an efficient and thorough consultation possible. You will obtain the maximum information and advice from your initial consultation if you bring a list of specific questions that you would like answered during the consultation along with the required listed documents according to your matter:

Civil Litigation

• Driver’s License, SIN Card and a chronology of events relating to your matter.
• If you have already been served with court papers then bring them along to the consultation along with copies of any contracts, agreements, letters, email and other documents that explain your position.

Employment and Labour

• Drivers’ License, SIN Card, termination letter or package, employment contract, Record of Employment, pay stubs, performance evaluations, T4 statements collective agreements, grievances, discipline letters, a short chronology of events related to your matter.

Family

• Drivers’ License and SIN Card.
• A typed chronology of the marriage (e.g. date of marriage, names and dates of birth of children, purchases of major assets, and how problems leading to the dissolution of the marriage developed over time).
• Current income information for both parties in the event that there is a spousal support or child support issue which must be addressed and calculated.
• If you have already been served with papers on behalf of your spouse, or if you are presently engaged in a divorce suit, or if you are in a modification or enforcement proceeding, bring copies of all correspondence, court papers, and documents you have received to date.
• Any signed agreements, particularly pre-nuptial agreements should there be one between you and your spouse.
• Provide asset, debt, income, marital chronology documentation and court papers in ongoing suits so the lawyer can better determine the issues involved, what will be required, and make sure that all of your questions are answered.
• A financial statement showing your current assets and debts. Note any assets or property which you received through inheritance or by way of gift or bequest from someone other than your spouse, or are derived in whole or in part from pre-marital assets.

Immigration

• Proof of current status e.g. Canadian Citizenship, Canadian Passport, or Permanent Resident Card.
• Drivers’ License and SIN Card.
• Job Letter, Notice of Assessment, Pay stubs, Articles of Corporation if self-employed, etc.
• Chronology of events related to your matter.

Wills & Powers of Attorney

• Drivers’ Licence and SIN Card
• Full legal names of your chosen attorney(s) (Powers of Attorney only)
• Full legal names of beneficiaries (Wills only), executors and trustees.
• Summary of  the total value of your assets and liabilities (Wills only).