Fees and Retainers
I both offer private retainers and accept Legal Aid Ontario clients with valid certificates for Family and select Civil Litigation matters.
Flexible retainer arrangements available in certain circumstances.
Contact me for more information
CONSULTATION
$200 Flat Fee
Plus applicable HST
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Detailed review of your situation
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Independent and personalized legal information and advice
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Open question and answer period
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Opportunity for continued and expanded support for additional fees.
AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT DRAFTING (FAMILY, OTHER)
Refundable Retainer
Minimum initial retainer deposit: $2200. Billed at $200/hr in .1 hour increments plus applicable HST.
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Comprehensive information collection and drafting support
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Independent and personalized legal information and advice
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Witnessing and signing support
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Unused portion of retainer refundable
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Consultation fee can be rolled into initial retainer deposit
REPRESENTATION AND OTHER ADVOCACY SUPPORT
Refundable Retainer
Minimum initial retainer deposit: $3200. Billed at $200/hr in .1 hour increments plus applicable HST.
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Full representation retainer for family (including child protection) and select civil and tribunal matters
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Document drafting, document service, legal opinions and demands, negotiation, mediation, and settlement support
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Unused portion of retainer refundable
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Consultation fee can be rolled into initial retainer deposit
SIMPLE OR UNCONTESTED DIVORCE
$1500 Flat Fee
Plus applicable court fees and HST
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Independent legal information and advice, including divorce eligibility assessment
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Comprehensive information collection and drafting support
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Assistance ensuring your divorce application is properly served and filed as per court rules
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Opportunity for support with objection responses or ancillary proceedings for additional fees.
SMALL CLAIMS OR TRIBUNAL APPLICATION
$1000 Flat Fee
Plus applicable court fees and HST
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Independent legal information and advice, including claim strength assessment
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Comprehensive information collection and drafting support
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Assistance ensuring your application is properly served and filed as per court or tribunal rules
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Opportunity for support with responses or further drafting and proceedings for additional fees
LEGAL RESEARCH, WRITING, AND MEDIA CONTENT
Price Per Job
Submit a proposal by contacting me
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Thorough legal research and writing support for factums, opinion or demand letters, and other caselaw driven legal documents
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Legal commentary and opinion articles, or other written informational content
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Interviews, podcast, and news media appearances
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Opportunity for continued or regular contribution for additional fees or contract based arrangements
Isaiah Smith Law 