Why Hire a Licensed Paralegal?

 

Ontario Licensed paralegals are regulated by the Law Society of Ontario (“LSO”) and are legally authorized to represent clients before all tribunals. When you retain a licensed paralegal, you receive:

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• Qualified and affordable legal representation;

• Procedural expertise.  We know the rules, deadlines, and evidentiary requirements;

• Strategic advocacy, not just form-filling;

• Ethical and professional accountability under Provincial regulation;

• Plain‑language legal guidance, so you understand your case at every step;

 

Tribunals are quasi-judicial legal proceedings.  Having a trained advocate can be the difference between administrative success and failure, confusion and clarity.

 

Our Core Tribunal Practice Areas:

 

Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)

 

We regularly represent both landlords and tenants before the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board (“LTB”) including:

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• Filing and defending eviction Applications, including rent arrears Applications;

• Filing and defending maintenance, repair, and unit damages Applications;

• Filing and defending interference with reasonable enjoyment allegations;

• Filing and Defending former tenant Applications;

• Filing and defending allegations of Illegal rent increases, bad faith, and rent abatements;

• Filing and defending Motions to set aside and requests to Review;

• Filing for above‑guideline rent increases and related disputes;

• More…

 

LTB proceedings are highly technical. Drafting, filing and service can be fatal, leading to starting over and/or causing jurisdictional issues. We help clients with:

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• Assess strengths and weaknesses early and mitigate of adminstrative issues;

• Ensure compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act (“RTA”) and LTB Rules;

• Prepare and properly serve persuasive evidence and submissions;

• Seek relief from eviction or enforce rights effectively;

• More…

 

Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”)

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Human rights cases require careful legal framing and strong evidence. We assist Applicants and Respondents with matters involving:

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• Housing discrimination;

• Employment discrimination;

• Disability, family status, race, gender, and other Code‑protected grounds;

• Harassment and reprisal claims;

• Responses to HRTO Applications and Motions;

 

HRTO cases are not simply about telling your story, they are about proving legal discrimination under the Human Rights Code. We help clients with:

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• Identifying the correct legal tests;

• Draft clear and compelling Applications and/or Responses;

• Prepare evidence and witness testimony;

• Navigate mediation and Hearings with confidence;

• More…

 

Other Ontario Tribunals We Assist With

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Depending on the matter, we may also provide representation or legal assistance before:

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• Social Benefits Tribunal (“SBT”).  Ie. ODSP and Ontario Works appeals;

• Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (“WSIAT”)

• Licensing and regulatory tribunals (scope‑dependent);

• Administrative Tribunals and Boards where scope permits;

• More…

 

If you are unsure whether your matter falls within our scope, we are happy to advise.

 

Risks of Self‑Representation

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Many tribunal users attempt to represent themselves, often believing the process will be informal or intuitive. Unfortunately, self‑represented litigants commonly face pitfalls including:

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• Missing limitation periods or filing deadlines;

• Serving documents incorrectly or on the wrong parties;

• Failing to provide and/or submit required evidence on time;

• Not understanding legal tests that need to be proven;

• Unintentionally making damaging admissions during Hearings;

• Relying on irrelevant or inadmissible arguments;

 

Tribunal members are neutral decision‑makers. They cannot fix a weak case or compensate for procedural mistakes.  They also cannot offer legal advice or assist parties with their cases.

 

Why A2J?

 

When you retain our firm, you are not just hiring a representative, you are gaining a strategic partner. We provide:

• Free 30-minute telephone consultations;

• Honest case assessments (including recommendations on when not to proceed & possible alternative options for relief);

• Focused legal strategies tailored to your goals;

• Clear, timely communication;

• Professional advocacy grounded in real tribunal experience;

• Cost‑effective legal services with transparent pricing;

 

We understand that tribunal disputes often affect housing stability, livelihood, and dignity. We take that responsibility seriously.

Whether you are facing an eviction, seeking to protect your investment(s), starting or defending a claim, asserting or defending your human rights, early legal guidance matters. A licensed paralegal can help you avoid costly mistakes and present your case effectively.

Book now, to discuss your tribunal matter and learn how we can assist you: