Civil Law
Practical Advocacy and Strategic Resolution for Civil Disputes
Unresolved civil disputes consume time, strain financial reserves, and disrupt operations. Whether you are an individual facing property damage or a business owner dealing with an unfulfilled commercial contract, civil disputes require a measured balance of assertiveness, legal analysis, and financial prudence. Dima Law provides focused representation to protect your legal and economic position.
Led by Dima Alkrzoun, our firm handles civil actions in Small Claims Court and the Superior Court of Justice. We prioritize practical conflict resolution, identifying cost-effective settlement options early while maintaining full trial readiness when court intervention is necessary.
Areas of Civil Practice
Breach of Contract Litigation
Contracts govern everyday commerce and personal transactions. When one party defaults, we pursue legal remedies:
- Failure to deliver goods, complete services, or adhere to payment schedules.
- Disputes over vague contractual terminology, liability limitation clauses, and non-performance defenses.
- Enforcing remedies including compensatory damages, consequential damages, rescission, and specific performance.
Property & Real Estate Disputes
- Boundary & Easement Conflicts: Defending property rights against neighboring encroachments, trespass, and unauthorized land usage.
- Commercial Lease Disputes: Handling tenant default notices, rent arrears collection, unlawful distress claims, and lease terminations.
- Failed Real Estate Closings: Acting for buyers or sellers when a counterparty refuses to close, including claims for forfeited deposits and price differential damages.
Debt Collection & Judgment Enforcement
- Wage and bank account garnishments.
- Writs of Seizure and Sale registered against real estate and personal property.
- Judgment Debtor Examinations under oath to discover bank accounts, hidden assets, and revenue streams.
Tort Claims & Negligence
- Pursuing or defending claims involving intentional torts, gross negligence, structural property damage, and civil fraud.
Resolve Your Legal Dispute Strategically
Do not allow unresolved disputes to drain your financial resources. Contact Dima Law today to evaluate your case and map out an effective legal strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Under provincial limitation statutes, the basic limitation period is typically two years from the date the claim was "discovered"—meaning when you knew, or reasonably ought to have known, that a loss occurred and was caused by an identifiable party. Missing this limitation deadline permanently prevents you from seeking compensation through the courts.
This depends on the monetary value and complexity of your claim. Small Claims Court handles disputes up to statutory thresholds (typically $35,000 to $50,000 depending on jurisdiction) through an expedited, cost-effective process. Claims exceeding this limit must proceed through the formal procedures of the Superior Court of Justice.
In civil litigation, the successful party is generally entitled to a "costs award" paid by the losing party. However, courts rarely award 100% of your actual expenses. Typically, cost awards cover a portion (partial indemnity, roughly 40% to 60%) of your legal fees, plus approved disbursements (such as filing fees and expert reports).
In a mediation session, both parties, alongside their respective lawyers, meet with an accredited neutral mediator. The mediator does not issue a binding judgment; instead, they highlight case weaknesses, evaluate risks, and assist both sides in negotiating a mutually acceptable settlement to avoid trial expenses..