As a contractor, you might be unaware that having a paralegal represent you can save you time and money when you’re dealing with clients who have chosen to be difficult by holding out on your rightfully earned payment.

But what does a paralegal do and how can they help your business? In this article, we'll discuss the role of the paralegal and explain how they can help your business run more smoothly. 

Are you a tradesperson who has completed the job, but now you are struggling to recover the funds on an unpaid invoice? De Palma & Associates can help!

2020 has certainly been an interesting year to be a paralegal. With the ongoing pandemic, the way we work has drastically changed.

  In Ontario, the Small Claims Court is a branch of the Superior Court of Justice. They handle any action for the payment of money or the recovery of possession of personal property where the amount claimed does not exceed $35,000. This amount excludes interest and any other costs such as court fees. Some examples of Small Claims Court cases are disputes such as unpaid invoices, loans that haven’t been repaid, and defects in a home after purchase. The amount that can be claimed was recently increased from $25,000 to $35,000 on January 1, 2020. What this means is that some cases…