A contract dispute usually comes down to three questions. What did the parties agree to? Did someone fail to do what they promised? And what loss did that failure cause? Contracts can be written, verbal or a mix of both, and the answers often sit in emails, texts, invoices and the way the parties behaved.
The amount at stake decides where the claim is heard. The Civil Resolution Tribunal handles most small claims up to $5,000. Provincial Court Small Claims deals with claims over $5,000 and up to $35,000. Larger claims go to the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Before any claim is filed, we look hard at whether it makes financial sense, including whether the other side could actually pay a judgment.
What we help with
- Unpaid invoices and services not delivered
- Construction and renovation disputes, including builders liens
- Real estate purchases and sales that failed to complete
- Disputes between business partners or shareholders
- Sale of goods and vehicle purchase disputes
- Defending claims made against you
How it usually works
- 01
Assess the claim
We review the agreement, the evidence and the likely cost of pursuing or defending it.
- 02
Demand and negotiate
A well-prepared demand letter settles many disputes before a lawsuit is needed.
- 03
Litigate if necessary
We file or respond to the claim in the right forum and look for settlement opportunities at each stage.
Related services
- Debt RecoveryRecovering money you are owed and enforcing judgments, or defending a debt claim.
- Construction DisputesRenovations and builds that go wrong, unpaid trades, deficiencies and builders liens.
- Property DisputesDeals that fall apart, deposits in dispute, and disagreements between co-owners or neighbours.