The Difference Between a Paralegal and a Lawyer
In Ontario, both lawyers and paralegals are licensed to practice law and represent clients before courts and adjudicative bodies. Where lawyers are licensed to provide legal advice with respect to all Ontario laws, the Paralegal scope of practice is limited to specific Ontario laws.
Although they cannot deal with everything lawyers are permitted to, paralegals are licensed to provide legal representation for a wide array of common legal issues, and are typically more affordable than retaining a lawyer.
You can avoid high lawyer fees by using the expertise of MDC Paralegal for the following:
- If you are being sued or are suing somebody else for $50,000 or less
- If you are a tenant having problems with your landlord
- If you are a landlord having problems with your tenant(s)
- If you are a construction contractor with unpaid invoices
- If you need legal representation before an administrative tribunal such as WSIB, HRTO, SBT
Why Choose MDC Paralegal?
Client Benefits:
- Initial consultations are always free
- Transparent pricing is provided up front so you know what to expect
- Our comprehensive client portal powered by Clio allows our clients to:
- Upload important documents and evidence directly from their mobile device or desktop computer
- Send and receive confidential messages to/from your paralegal in real time
- Review outstanding invoices and securely make payments via credit card or debit
Our Services
- Small Claims Court
- Landlord and Tenant Board
- Construction Disputes
- Notary Services
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