Awarding Costs in Litigation

Litigation can be both a time consuming and costly exercise. In some legal disputes, you might end up being liable for not only your own legal costs but also the costs of the opposing party. As such, it is important to have an understanding of the possible costs...Read More

The role of an expert witness in a commercial dispute

Engaging an expert witness for your commercial dispute can be critical to ensure the success of your legal case. It is important to understand the role of an expert witness in a commercial dispute so you can get the best value out of their services. An expert witness...Read More

The benefits of mediation in a commercial dispute

Lawyers are often stereotyped as being interested in prolonging an expensive Court action. More often the opposite is true. Lawyers know that Court cases are expensive and that clients are fearful that legal costs could escalate to an intolerable level. Lawyers...Read More

My credit score, is it important?

Debtors Ask “If I don’t pay, what can happen? Will it affect my credit score?  What is a credit score?” Creditors ask “Can we default the debtor?  Do we need to remove the default? Its disputed what do I do?” I am asked questions like...Read More

Discovery of Documents in Court Proceedings

Discovery is a Court mandated process of having litigants view documents that are relevant to issues being litigated before a Court.  The issues being litigated will generally depend upon the pleadings (court documents) filed by the Plaintiff and the Defendant and...Read More