AVAILABILITY: As of August 2024, the practice is unable to accept new clients. Please see the adjacent RESOURCES to connect with other lawyers, social workers or front-line professionals who may be able to help you address your current matter. If you are a previous client and would like your file transferred or help with any other administrative matter only, please be in touch directly via the online submission form or email. Thank you for your understanding.
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SERVICE INQUIRY: Please fill out the online submission form below and you will receive a reply as soon as possible if the request falls in the service areas offered. Please Note that new clients are not being accepted as of August 2024.If there is an accessibility issue preventing you from using the online form, kindly email or phone.
Please briefly describe your situation but do not send any confidential information about situation (like hospital records, ID) until it is requested. For example, you are a previous client and you are requesting certain information is transferred to your new service provider. Using this form or making a service inquiry does not result in a lawyer-client relationship. Practice areas are limited to those described on this website - Family law services are not offered. Refugee law services are not offered.
FEE STRUCTURE: Delivering exceptional value to clients is of the highest priority. The fee structure varies based on the services provided.
Legal Aid Certificates are accepted for Mental Health representation matters only. Certificates are obtained via the Psychiatric Patient Advocate Office or Legal Aid Ontario and provided to Erin on behalf of the client.
All other matters: Fees are set by either a flat fee or an hourly rate. Wills, estate and advanced planning services are usually charged on a flat fee subject to any complex tasks which would be discussed in advance. Consultation Services are usually charged on an hourly fee. Most insurance companies will reimburse a portion for the counselling portion of this service when it pertains to mental health.
A retainer agreement with the fee structure and specific services agreed upon would be created. If you have further questions about the fee structure, please be in touch through the online submission form or phone if there is an accessibility issue.
The practice, “Erin E. Fitzpatrick, Barrister & Solicitor” ( Fitzpatrick Law) is not an emergency or crisis service. Thank you for your interest in the practice.
RESOURCES
There are resources in each of the areas of practice under the Services tab to direct you within Erin’s area of practice.
To access legal and social services outside of Erin’s areas of practice, you may wish to contact:
211 Ontario: Tel. 211 or visit https://211.ontario.ca
Legal Aid Ontario : Tel:1-800-668-8258 or visit https:// lao.on.ca
Lawyer Referral Service-Law Society of Ontario
Tel: 1-800-268-8326 or visit https://lsrs.lso.ca