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Legal Advice & Consultation 咨询
- Provide legal advice related to civil disputes within the monetary jurisdiction of Small Claims Court (now $35,000, change to $50,000 in October 2025)
- Explain rights, obligations, possible outcomes, and court procedures to clients
Drafting and Preparing Documents 诉讼文件撰写递交
- Draft and file the following court forms:
- Plaintiff’s Claim (Form 7A)
- Defence (Form 9A)
- Defendant’s Claim (Form 10A)
- Motion materials
- Affidavits
- Settlement proposals
- Prepare evidence and exhibits for trial
Court Representation 出庭代理
- Represent clients at:
- Settlement conferences
- Motions
- Assessments of damages
- Trials
- Garnishment hearings
- Contempt hearings
Legal Disputes Covered in Small Claims Court 小额诉讼的范围
- Unpaid invoices, loans, or wages 未支付工资,发票,借款
- Breach of contract 合同纠纷
- Faulty goods or services 货物/服务索赔
- Property damage 财产损失
- Negligence (if damages are under $35,000) 过失损失
- Landlord and tenant matters related to monetary claims (not eviction) 房租相关追讨
- Enforcement of court orders and judgments 法庭判决执行
Other Related Services 其他服务
- Negotiate settlements or payment plans on behalf of clients
- Conduct legal research and case analysis
- File enforcement proceedings (e.g., garnishment, writs of seizure and sale)
- Submit and argue motions to set aside default judgments
- File requests for assessment hearings or change of venue