Small Claims Court Services – Ontario

Our Services

1. Filing a Claim

1. If you’re owed money or have a dispute under $35,000, Small Claims Court is often the right venue. We assist with:

2. Reviewing your case to confirm it fits within Small Claims Court jurisdiction.

3. Drafting and preparing your Plaintiff’s Claim (Form 7A).

4. Ensuring your claim is filed correctly with the court.

5. Guidance on serving the claim to the other party.

2. Preparing a Defence

1. If you’ve been served with a claim, you must respond quickly. We help with:

2. Reviewing the claim against you.

3. Preparing and formatting your Defence (Form 9A).

4. Filing your defence within the required deadline.

5. Understanding your rights and obligations as a defendant.

3. Motions & Other Court Documents

1. Sometimes additional steps are required, such as motions or requests. We provide support for:

2. Motions to set aside default judgments.

3. Requests to change court dates or deadlines.

4. Document organization and exhibit preparation.

4. Settlement Conference Preparation

1. Most Small Claims Court matters go through a settlement conference before trial. We help you:

2. Prepare your Settlement Conference Brief (Form 13A).

3. Organize your evidence and exhibits.

4. Develop clear, concise arguments to present your case.

5. Trial Preparation

1. If your case proceeds to trial, we assist in getting you ready to present effectively:

2. Organizing your documents, witness lists, and evidence.

3. Structuring your key arguments.

4. Providing mock preparation sessions to boost your confidence.

Why Choose ClaimPrep Ontario?

1. Ontario-focused expertise – We understand the specific rules and procedures of Ontario’s Small Claims Court.

2. Affordable & transparent – Fixed service packages tailored to your needs.

3. Step-by-step guidance – We don’t represent you in court, but we give you everything you need to represent yourself effectively.