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Is this a Personal, Business, or Regulatory matter?

This helps us direct your file to the right team member and tailor the questions ahead to your specific situation. *

Personal Matter

Business Matter

Regulatory Matter

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Which area of commercial litigation best describes your matter?

Select the closest match — this helps us assign the right expertise and prepare the right questions for your consultation. *

Breach of Contract

Business Torts / Fraud / Misrepresentation

Partnership or Joint Venture Dispute

Debt Recovery or Judgment Enforcement

Franchise Dispute

Corporate / Director Misconduct

Replacing Existing Litigation Counsel

Business Defamation / Reputational Harm

Crypto / Digital Asset Dispute

Which type of shareholder or partnership dispute are you facing?

Select the type of shareholder dispute *

Shareholder Oppression or Unfair Prejudice

50/50 Deadlock or Governance Paralysis

Forced Buyout or Exit Dispute

Derivative Action or Corporate Claim

Director or Officer Liability

Urgent Injunction in Shareholder Dispute

Shareholder Agreement Dispute

Which aspect of insolvency or receivership matters to you?

Select the Receivership / Insolvency Sub-Type *

Appointment of a Receiver

Creditor Rights & Priority Disputes

Director / Officer Liability in Insolvency

Lift of Stay of Proceedings

Bankruptcy or Insolvency Litigation

Receivership Injunction Application

What type of real estate dispute are you facing?

Select the Type of Real Estate Dispute *

Mortgage Enforcement or Power of Sale

Real Estate Fraud or Title Issue

Lease Enforcement / Commercial Tenancy

Joint Ownership Dispute

Condominium Litigation

Encroachment or Boundary Dispute

Real Estate / Title Freeze Injunction

Which aspect of estate litigation is at the centre of your dispute?

Estate matters are deeply personal — the specific issue determines both strategy and urgency. *

Who is on the other side of your estate dispute?

Estate conflicts often involve people who are also grieving. The relationship and capacity of your opponent shapes everything. *

An executor or estate trustee

Another beneficiary

A person holding Power of Attorney

The lawyer who drafted the will or managed probate

A family member

A corporation or institutional trustee

How time-sensitive is your matter?

Please be candid — this directly determines how we prioritize your file and whether any emergency steps must be taken before your consultation. *

Emergency — days matter

Urgent — within the next few weeks

Moderately urgent — a few months

No immediate deadline — planning ahead

Examples of urgency: a court deadline already set, assets being moved or dissipated, a closing date at risk, a regulatory response deadline, or a limitation period expiring within months.

When did the key events giving rise to this dispute occur?

Even an approximate timeframe matters — limitation periods in Ontario are strict. Missing them can extinguish your rights entirely. *

In most civil matters, Ontario's basic limitation period is two years from when you discovered (or ought to have discovered) the claim. There are exceptions — shorter periods for some regulatory matters, longer for fraudulent concealment. If you are uncertain, treat this as urgent.

Is there an existing court date, filing deadline, or formal proceeding already underway?

Existing Court Date or Deadline *

Yes — proceedings are already underway

Yes — there is a specific deadline I must meet

No — nothing has been commenced yet

I'm uncertain of the procedural status

Are you initiating this action / application, or responding to one?

Understanding your procedural position helps us assess strategy, timing, and the immediate steps ahead. *

Initiating — Plaintiff or Applicant

Responding — Defendant or Respondent

Both — cross-claims or counterclaims involved

Pre-litigation — no formal step yet

Who is on the other side of this matter?

You may select more than one if there are multiple parties. This assists our conflict of interest search and helps us anticipate the resources and litigation posture we will face. *

An individual (former partner, co-owner, family member)

A privately-held small or mid-size company

A large corporation, financial institution, or conglomerate

A government body, regulator, or Crown corporation

An estate, trustee, executor, or administrator

Not certain at this stage

The identity of your opponent matters. Adeep-pocketed institutional party litigates differently than an individual —and our strategy adapts accordingly.

In 200 characters or less — the one sentence you would use to explain this dispute to a colleague. Precise and factual.

Please provide a brief summary of the matter. *

What is the approximate value of the claim, dispute, property, inheritance, corporate interest, or financial exposure involved in this matter?

The last option is important because many estate, oppression, trust, and injunction matters involve significant assets but the client genuinely does not know the exact value yet. It also prevents prospects from abandoning the form because they are unsure how to answer.

How would you describe your familiarity with litigation?

There is no right or wrong answer. This helps us calibrate how much procedural context we provide — so your consultation is efficient rather than remedial. *

Institutional — I work with litigation counsel regularly

Experienced — I have been through litigation before

Some familiarity — I understand the basics

Limited — this is new territory for me

For example: a CFO or in-house counsel who manages commercial litigation regularly has very different baseline knowledge than someone navigating their first legal dispute. Both are welcome — we simply prepare differently.

Have you previously consulted or retained a lawyer about this specific matter?

Your answer is confidential. This helps us understand what ground has already been covered — and avoid duplicating work you may have already paid for. *

No — ME Law would be my first call on this matter

I had a brief consultation elsewhere but did not retain

I retained a lawyer and ended that relationship

I currently have counsel — exploring my options

What outcome are you hoping to achieve?

Please be as candid as you like. The most useful consultations start with an honest understanding of what you actually want — not what you think you should want

Financial compensation or damages

Stop the other party from doing something

Recover assets, property, or control

Resolve this as efficiently as possible

Full vindication — on principle

I need guidance — not sure what is realistic

In your own words — what would a successful outcome look like?

Optional — 200 characters max.

How do you approach the question of settlement? *

Settle quicklyLitigate fully

Neither end of this spectrum is wrong. We want our strategy to reflect your actual priorities — not assumptions about what clients typically prefer.

What level of legal engagement are you looking for?

This helps us structure your engagement correctly and provide honest cost expectations from day one rather than surprises later. *

Initial legal advice and strategic assessment only

Detailed written legal opinion on risks, case law, and strategy

Negotiation and settlement support

Motions or interlocutory proceedings

Full litigation — through discovery and trial if needed

It depends on what this will cost

Litigation costs vary significantly by scope. A negotiated settlement is typically a fraction of a full trial. Understanding your expectations now lets us build a realistic roadmap.

How would you like to be involved in your matter?

Understanding how you prefer to work helps us structure our engagement — and gives you honest information about how different approaches affect legal costs. *

Heavily involved — I want to review everything

Delegate most decisions to counsel with minimal interruption

Limited scope only — specific tasks or stages

Provide cost estimates before every significant step

Prefer smaller frequent top-ups and regular billing updates

Prefer a larger initial retainer with infrequent top-ups

Any further thoughts on budget or cost expectations? *

Prepared to invest the resources necessary to protect my interests and achieve the best possible outcome.

Legal costs are a significant consideration; seeking practical and cost-effective options within a defined budget.

Seeking a balanced approach between strong legal representation and cost management; open to discussing realistic budgets.

How are you planning to fund this legal matter?

Funding Source *

Personal funds or savings

Through my business or corporation

Legal expense or home insurance coverage

Third-party or litigation financing

Your answer is confidential. This helps us structure our engagement correctly — whether that means retainer sizing, insurer reporting obligations, or third-party approval requirements.

Other

I'm uncertain — I need to understand my options first

Do you have a preference for which lawyer you would like to consult with?

Preferred Lawyer *

If you have been referred to a specific lawyeror have a preference, please let us know. If you have no preference, we willassign the most appropriate team member based on your matter.

How soon would you like to have a consultation scheduled?

Choose the consultation timing *

As soon as possible — today or tomorrow

This week

Next week or shortly after

I am flexible — within the next few weeks

I would like to retain a lawyer on an ongoing basis

We will do our best to accommodate your timeline. Urgent matters are prioritized.

Do you have documents related to this matter you would like to share in advance of your consultation?

Tip: Even a single key contract or a short chronology document is far more valuable than arriving empty-handed. Lawyers who review materials in advance provide significantly more precise and actionable advice.

Documents Available *

Yes. I will provide a 2–5 page case summary outlining the parties, chronology of events, key issues, supporting documents, and desired outcome.

Contracts, agreements, or written correspondence

Pleadings, court documents, or affidavits

Expert reports, financial statements, or valuations

Corporate or title documents

Estate documents

Digital evidence, communications, or records

No documents to share at this time

Sharing key materials before your consultation allows your lawyer to arrive fully prepared — so every minute addresses strategy rather than gathering background.