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Small Claims, Civil Litigation, Human Rights, Indigenous Law, Labour and Employment. Practice Areas include: Human Rights Civil Litigation Litigation Small Claims Indigenous and Aboriginal Tribunals Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Regulatory Tribunals Ontario Superior Court of Justice Ontario Divisional Court Practice Areas: Practice Areas SERVICES Sage Legal Solutions handles cases including Civil Litigation, Small Claims, Human Rights. Your case may pertain to multiple areas of the law - just ask us if we can help. Small Claims? Click here for more. We can assist with commissioning documents and notarizing by appointment only. HUMAN RIGHTS We are passionate about protecting your human rights. We have experience in: Human Rights Tribunals; harassment cases; discrimination cases; civil litigation; police misfeasance cases; wrongful arrest; and, police brutality and misconduct. CIVIL LITIGATION, SMALL CLAIMS You may need assistance in gaining compensation for the harm you have suffered. We have experience in: contracts; landlord and tenant disputes; residential and commercial tenancies; small claims court; civil matters; and, civil disputes. We can help with animal legal matters, animal rights, and breeding contracts. TRIBUNALS, REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS, AND MORE... We can assist with Tribunals, Regulatory proceedings, and more: Landlord and Tenant Board ("LTB") Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario ("HRTO") Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ("CHRT") Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the “OCSWSSW”) Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario ("IPC") LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT Labour and employment can range from workplace grievances, to collective bargaining agreement negotiations, to mediation. We have advocated for the employee, and employer, in various cases. We have experience with: labour law; employment advice; advice for employees and employers; grievance, arbitration, mediation assistance; advice on employment matters relating to COVID-19 (including return-to-work issues); and, employment contracts. FIRST NATIONS AND INDIGENOUS LAW Indigenous Law is complex, nuanced, and encompasses centuries of traditional knowledge. We have the creativity to craft solutions for individuals and communities while navigating the Canadian legal system. We provide assistance to First Nations communities, Chief and Council, Indigenous Police Services, and individuals. You may need an affidavit drafted or commissioned, or documents notarized. Our St. Catharines office can provide Commissioning and Notary services by appointment. Contact us for pricing via email to: contact@sagelegalsolutions.ca COMMISSIONING AND NOTARIZING

Have a Small Claims matter in St. Catharines, Welland, or Hamilton? Our Lawyers can assist on Small Claims matters in the area. St. Catharines Small Claims Lawyers St. Catharines and Niagara Area Small Claims Court Litigation Have a Small Claims matter in St. Catharines, Welland, or Hamilton? Not sure what to do and need help? Our firm has lawyers who can assist on Small Claims matters in the area. Our fee for Small Claims matters is $250+HST/hr (for work completed by our Lawyers). Lawyers vs. Paralegal? Lawyers in Ontario have 7 years' education prior to licensing, while Paralegals typically have about 2 years' education.* Why hire a Paralegal when you can hire a Lawyer with many years' more education? Small Claims Scope In Ontario, you can sue or be sued in Small Claims for $35,000 or less. For anything over $35,000, you need to go to the Superior Court of Justice . If what you are owed is more than $35,000, you can still use Small Claims Court if you are willing to waive anything over $35,000. What You Can Sue For You can sue for money owed under an agreement: goods or services sold and delivered where they failed to pay unpaid loans unpaid rent You can sue for claims for damages, such as: property damage (ex. house damaged by contractors) clothes damaged by a dry cleaner personal injuries breach of contract Where Do I Begin? Some of the most important things to remember are: usually, you have to commence a claim within 2 years of the incident as the responding party, you have 20 days to file a Defence, otherwise you may be deemed to accept the Claim as true there are various Rules regarding timelines that all parties must adhere to, otherwise you risk the court making orders against you, including orders to pay the other side costs you may wish to consult a lawyer to decide whether you can represent yourself or prefer to hire a representative. Call us for a free 15- minute consultation. Ontario-Wide Assistance Small Claims matters often proceed virtually (via Zoom or videoconferencing). We can work on your matter in Ontario, wherever you are. If travel is required for the trial, we charge reasonable travel fees, however we can ask the court for permission to do a virtual trial. *Education and licensing varies. Lawyer licensing information is current as of 2025. COURT LOCATIONS NEAR US: Welland Courthouse 102 East Main Street Welland, Ontario L3B 3W6 St. Catharines Courthouse 59 Church Street St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7N8 Hamilton Courthouse 55 Main St. W. Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1H4 Hamilton (John Sopinka) Courthouse 45 Main St. E. Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2B7 Let’s Work Together Get in touch so we can start working together. Leave your email or phone number and we will get back to you. First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

Sage Legal Solutions: Trusted legal partner in St. Catharines for Human Rights, Litigation, Small Claims, Employment matters. Sound advice, and timely resolutions. Schedule a consultation today. Home: Welcome HUMAN RIGHTS AND LITIGATION LAWYERS Serving St. Catharines and Ontario Sage Legal Solutions was founded to serve clients in a timely, service-oriented, and cost-effective manner. To give sage advice means to give sound, sensible, and intelligent advice. Protecting your human rights, simplified. What Clients Say "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help in recovering our money. There are no words to describe our gratitude for everything that you’ve done for us."

Trusted legal partner in St. Catharines Ontario for Human Rights, Civil Litigation, and more. Read About our team here. Meet the Team Sage Legal Solutions is supported by a talented team of lawyers, paralegals, students, and clerks. Read on to learn more. Natalie Posala Languages: English, Polish Lawyer Natalie Posala is a social justice Lawyer licensed in Ontario, passionate about fighting for human rights and seeking equity for all. Natalie speaks fluent Polish and can provide legal assistance in Polish. Natalie previously sat as a Director of the Thunder Bay Law Association; and competed as an oralist at Moot competitions. Practice areas include: Civil disputes; Civil litigation; Small Claims court; Landlord Tenant matters; Human rights; Employment law; Labour law; grievances; discrimination claims; representing clients mistreated by Police or government; Indigenous law; Aboriginal rights; community consultations. Natalie has represented: institutional clients, corporations, private clients throughout Ontario; Not For Profit organizations; First Nations police services; largest First Nations political and territorial organization of Ontario; First Nations Chief and Council. Natalie has appeared at: Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario; Canadian Human Rights Tribunal; Superior Court of Justice; Divisional Court. Notable cases: she argued at Divisional Court for First Nations communities to have the choice of child welfare service providers which align with their communities cultures and values. Nahal Golmohammadi Law Student Nahal is a law student at Lakehead University. Coming from a Bachelor's in Social Work, she has extensive experience in human rights law, and is particularly interested in constitutional and international law. She has worked with LEAF as a Legal Researcher. Nahal works with clients, conducts research on legal precedents, and drafts legal documents. Nahal can be reached at nahal@sagelegalsolutions.ca. Gabriella Ochin Paralegal Gabriella is a paralegal student at Humber College in Toronto, Ontario, with a strong legal foundation from earning her Bachelor of Law degree in Nigeria. With prior experience, she has a deep commitment to understanding the complexities of the legal system. This unique perspective allows her to take a well-rounded approach to paralegal work, drawing from her comprehensive knowledge of legal principles. She has a proven track record of conducting thorough legal research, analyzing legal precedents, and crafting precise legal documents to effectively support clients' needs. For inquiries or to seek Gabriella’s assistance, please don't hesitate to contact her at gabriella@sagelegalsolutions.ca OUR STORY SAGE (definition): Sage is a Anishinaabe medicine - it is burned as a purifier, releasing troubles from one's mind, and removing negative energy from the area in which it is burned. To give sage advice means to give sound, sensible, and intelligent advice. Founded in 2021, Sage Legal Solutions strives to provide our clients with sound and simplified legal advice in a cost-effective manner.

Sage Legal Solutions is in St. Catharines, Ontario and we can serve clients all over Ontario. Contact us by email, phone, or mail. CONTACT Click here to request a consult contact@sagelegalsolutions.ca 289-270-7243 Find us on Facebook LOCATIONS We routinely serve the following areas: St. Catharines, Welland, Niagara Falls, Wainfleet, Port Colborne, Fort Erie, Hamilton, Thunder Bay, Northern Ontario. Many courts and tribunals hold virtual proceedings, so we are able to assist clients located throughout Ontario. OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are closed all Holidays. We can accommodate clients' schedules with appointments outside of these hours. St. Catharines Thunder Bay 21 Duke Street St. Catharines Ontario L2R 5W1 Canada 289-270-7243 231 Red River Rd Thunder Bay Ontario P7B 1A7 Canada 289-270-7243 Please do not send confidential information or details about your case by email. Do not forward any documents to us. We will not review such information nor can we provide advice until we have accepted you as a client. Any email correspondence to contact the firm is informational only. You will not be considered a client of the firm until we have agreed to act for you in accordance with our usual policies for accepting clients. The content of this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice. No action with regards to your particular matter should be taken until you have first sought full legal or professional advice from a lawyer fully retained to act on your behalf.

Legal fees should not be a secret. We provide cost-effective services. FEES Sage Legal Solutions bills according on who is working on your matter. For services by our Lawyers, the rate is $250 per hour for Smalls Claims, Landlord Tenant Board matters, and Human Rights Tribunals. For all other matters including Litigation, the rate is $300 per hour. Legal services performed by students, paralegal students, and clerks are charged at a lesser rate which is specified in your retainer agreement. Time is pro-rated. Prior to beginning work, a $3,000 to $5,000 retainer is due, depending on the complexity of your case. This is held in trust, and once work begins on your case, you are billed periodically with the funds coming from your retainer deposit. Top-ups are due when required. After your case is completed, any funds remaining in trust will be returned to you. We offer unbundled legal services, or full service. *Disbursements, third-party charges and taxes (HST) will be charged in addition to our fees. *Currently, we are not providing contingency or pro bono fee arrangements. Applicable rate to be confirmed during consultation.

Meet Natalie Posala, a passionate social justice lawyer licensed in Ontario. With a deep commitment to human rights and equity, Natalie serves communities in St. Catherines and Thunder Bay. Fluent in Polish, she offers legal assistance to Polish-speaking clients. Discover how Natalie's expertise and advocacy can make a difference in your case. Contact us for a compassionate and dedicated legal representation today. OOPS! Error - There’s Nothing Here. The page you’re looking for can’t be found. Check the URL, or go back to the homepage. Back to Homepage

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