Civil Litigation

What to consider before the lawsuit

• Resolution Urgency
• Time Limitations
• Who can sue and be sued?
• Where to Start Proceedings
• Action v. Application
• Costs
• If you win, can you successfully enforce the judgment?

Basic Steps of an Action in Ontario

• Initial Pleadings
• Disclosure
• Motions
• Mandatory Mediation (Ottawa, Toronto and Essex County)
• Set the Matter Down for Trial and Pre-Trial Conference
• Trial