Litigation and Advocacy

When an individual cannot resolve a legal problem he or she can turn to a professional. It is the duty of lawyers to assist individuals with a view to resolving matters without the need for formal legal processes. The first step should be to resolve matters by negotiation. If a reasonable conclusion can be reached outside of the Court processes, Edward Claxton will help every client to bring a resolution by negotiation.

Court Advocacy

When negotiation does not work out, or if there is urgent need for court action, Court proceedings will have to be instituted. Edward Claxton has 30 years of experience in assisting clients with advancing their claims or responding on their behalf by defense to claims. His primary focus of practice is as an advocate for his clients in court proceedings that involve personal injury, commercial disputes, and estate matters. He also assists injured workers with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims.

Getting Started

The first step in any situation is to get advice and perspective. The initial consultation will be without charge. At the conclusion of that consultation, if a decision is made to proceed with a case, a Solicitor / Client Retainer Agreement will be drawn up. The retainer defines the scope of the work to be done, the fees to be paid and other matters governing the Solicitor Client relationship.

Limitation of Action

The law of Ontario generally requires litigants to proceed within two years of the event that gives rise to a claim. This time limit may be extended for persons under 18 years of age and for persons who only learn of a reason for a claim after the two years if they can show that it was not reasonably possible to know of the cause of the injury for which an award of damages would be made by a court. For full information see the Limitations Act.