When commencing a legal proceeding or responding to one, clients often wonder if they should retain a lawyer for their entire case, retain a lawyer for part of the proceeding, or become self-litigants. A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice brings light to some of difficulties that could be faced by self litigants: http://www.canlii.org/…/…/2015/2015onsc1900/2015onsc1900.pdf. This case shows how decisions that seem fruitful and cost-efficient initially turn costly. There are ways a client could make litigation affordable, including checking if he/she is eligible for legal aid or retaining a lawyer for a limited scope ( http://www.practicepro.ca/…/client-handout-limited-scope-re…).
At Narang Law Professional Corporation, we strive to make legal services accessible for clients and have flexible fee schedules to meet their needs. Please contact us for further information at 905 840 5611.