About: Theresa Forrest

Most Canadians cannot afford to sue when they are wronged or defend themselves when they are sued, and cannot afford to go to trial.  Without an effective and...

A licensed paralegal may offer legal services and act as representative in matters falling within the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court and the Provincial...

Litigants in legal proceedings can often make the process of litigation more difficult than necessary through the use of uncivil and discourteous conduct. 

While some people may choose self-representation over the cost of hiring a paralegal, all too often the self-represented make mistakes in the legal process...

A retainer in Canadian law is an upfront fee paid by a client to secure legal services. It is held in a trust, used as services are rendered, and formalized by...

Disability Accommodation Mandates Various persons or entities are required, up to the point of undue hardship, to provide accommodations for those with...

When Is An Adverse Inverse Taken?  The principle of 'adverse inference' is relatively simple arising where a party fails to testify, or fails to lead...