Legal services
Jonathan Kleiman
Barrister and Solicitor, licensed by the Law Society of Ontario, LSO #95128S.
J.D., University of Toronto. Clients across Ontario. Check my licence in the Law Society’s directory
I act for people in criminal, employment, landlord and tenant, corporate, small claims and other matters. I quote the fee before you commit, and you follow your matter in your own portal.
What I do, and the fee.
Quoted before you commit, plus HST and disbursements. Advice starts when you retain me, and I tell you in writing what I will do and what it costs.
| Area | Fee |
|---|---|
| Criminal defenceBail, first appearances, resolution and trial. | Legal Aid certificatePrivate: quoted before you commit, plus HST and disbursements |
| EmploymentFor employees who were let go. I negotiate severance and, if needed, sue. | CAD 499 + 20% of what is recovered, plus HST and disbursementsOn the Law Society of Ontario’s standard contingency fee agreement form. |
| Landlord and tenantFilings and hearings at the Landlord and Tenant Board, for landlords and for tenants. | Quoted before you commit, plus HST and disbursements |
| Startup and corporateShareholder agreements and financing documents for founders. | Quoted before you commit, plus HST and disbursements |
| Small claimsClaims start on makethempay.ca, and come to me when they need a lawyer. | Quoted before you commit, plus HST and disbursements |
| A call15 minutes, to see whether I can help. | Free |
| A consultation45 minutes by video: your matter, your options and what each would cost. | Free |
The employment fee, on your own amount.
The same figures you would sign against: the flat amount at the outset, 20% of what is recovered, HST on both, and what you keep.
You have agreed to pay us a flat amount of $499 at the outset of your case, plus a contingency fee of 20% if you receive a settlement or award. HST will be charged on our fees.
What you pay
CAD 499 at the outset, and 20% of what is recovered. HST at 13% on both. Disbursements are separate.
An example on fictional facts. Type an amount to see what you would keep.
| At the outsetCAD 499 plus HST of CAD 64.87 | CAD 563.87 |
|---|---|
| 20% of CAD 40,000plus HST of CAD 1,040 | CAD 9,040 |
| My fees in all | CAD 9,603.87 |
| What you keep, after all my feesFrom CAD 40,000, before disbursements | CAD 30,396.13 |
How an engagement works.
A time
A call is 15 minutes and free. A consultation goes through your matter. You pick the time.
Your email
A 6-digit code, so I know I am writing to you.
The conflict check
I check every name against my records. If I can’t act for you, I tell you and point you to the Law Society Referral Service.
The engagement, in writing
What I will do and what it costs, before any work starts. You sign on your phone by typing your name, and confirm your details for the Law Society’s records.
Your portal
Your matter’s status, court dates, documents, invoices and messages.
The screens above are the ones you use, shown on fictional facts. Working with an AI assistant? It can send me your request and suggest a time; you confirm each step yourself, on your phone. How assistants book with me
Legal Aid certificates accepted for criminal defence matters.
Legal Aid Ontario decides who qualifies for a certificate. If you have one, or you have applied, tell me when you book.
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