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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 Small Claims, Civil Litigation, Landlord and Tenant Board, and Employment. Your case may pertain to multiple areas of the law - just ask us if we can help. We can assist with commissioning documents and notarizing by appointment only, please. CIVIL LITIGATION You may need assistance in seeking compensation for the harm you have suffered. We have experience in: contracts; civil matters; civil disputes; appeals. We can help with animal ownership legal matters, breach of breeding agreements, and breeding contracts. SMALL CLAIMS You may need assistance in seeking recovery of up to $50,000. We have experience in: debt collection; contractual disputes; property damage claims; unpaid loans; services that were paid for but not performed. Read more LANDLORD AND TENANT BOARD MATTERS We can assist with Landlord and Tenant Board ("LTB") matters. The LTB is is where you go for most matters between the Landlord and Tenant, rather than a "Court". If you are appealing a matter from the LTB, you may need to take the appeal to the Divisional Court. Our lawyers have experience with LTB appeals. Read more EMPLOYMENT Employment can range from workplace grievances, to termination package negotiations, to mediation. We have advocated for the employee, and employer, in various cases. We have experience with: labour law; employment advice; wrongful termination; advice for employees and employers; grievance, arbitration, mediation assistance; human rights matters; and, employment contracts. Read More HUMAN RIGHTS AND MORE... We are passionate about protecting your human rights. We have experience in: Human Rights Tribunals; harassment cases; discrimination cases; civil litigation. We can assist with Tribunals, Regulatory proceedings, and more: 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") COMMISSIONING AND NOTARIZING You may need an affidavit drafted or commissioned, or documents notarized. Our St. Catharines and Welland offices can provide Commissioning and Notary services by appointment. Contact us for pricing via email to: contact@sagelegalsolutions.ca

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 Lawyer Languages: English, Polish As the founding lawyer of Sage Legal Solutions, Natalie works in Civil disputes; Civil litigation; Small Claims court; Landlord and Tenant matters; Human rights; Employment law. Natalie previously assisted as a Director of the Thunder Bay Law Association; and competed as an oralist at Moot competitions in University. She attended Lakehead University and Carleton University. Natalie has appeared at: Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario; Canadian Human Rights Tribunal; Superior Court of Justice; Divisional Court. 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. 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. Arlene Preddie Lawyer Languages: English Arlene focuses on Employment law, Human Rights, and Litigation. Arlene has years of experience working in Employment law, and previously, insurance defense as a claims attorney. Kelsey Filipowicz Law Clerk Languages: English Kelsey is a graduate of the Law Clerk program at Niagara College, bringing a strong foundation in legal procedures and documentation. Kelsey is skilled at supporting legal teams with case preparation, file management, and client communication. When Kelsey is not working she enjoys spending time with her children and kayaking. Marina Lor Lawyer Languages: English, French Coming Soon... 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: 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 SMALL CLAIMS AND LITIGATION LAWYERS Serving St. Catharines and Ontario To give sage advice means to give sound, sensible, and intelligent advice. From this, Sage Legal Solutions was founded to serve clients in a timely, service-oriented, and cost-effective manner. 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."

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

St. Catharines Small Claims Lawyers St. Catharines and Welland 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.* 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. Though, this limit is being changed soon to $50,000. 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 (ex. legal costs, filing fees) 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. Tags: Small Claims Lawyer Niagara Small Claims lawyer in Welland Small Claims Lawyer in St. Catharines Small Claims Niagara Region Best Small Claims Lawyers Small CLaims lawyers near me Suing Lawsuit Civil litigation 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!

Landlord and Tenant Lawyers St. Catharines and Welland Landlord and Tenant Assistance Have a Landlord and Tenant Board matter in St. Catharines, Welland, or Hamilton? Not sure what to do and need help? Our firm has lawyers who can assist on Landlord and Tenant Board matters in the area. Our fee for Landlord and Tenant Board 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.* Landlord and Tenant Board Scope In Ontario, you can go to the Landlord and Tenant Board for evicting a tenant, requesting that your Landlord complete maintenance, refunds on extra rent paid, increasing the rent you charge your tenants, etc. For anything where the total sought may go over $35,000, you would go to the Superior Court of Justice unless you are willing to waive the excess costs. Where Do I Begin? Some of the most important things to remember are: usually, you have to commence a claim within a limited period of time since the incident. There are various Rules regarding timelines that all parties must adhere to, otherwise you risk the Tribunal making orders against you, including orders to pay the other side costs (ex. legal 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 Landlord and Tenant Board matters usually proceed virtually (via Zoom or videoconferencing). We can work on your matter in Ontario, wherever you are located. *Education and licensing varies. Lawyer licensing information is current as of 2025. Tags: LTB Landlord and Tenant Board Lawyer Niagara lawyer in Welland Lawyer in St. Catharines Niagara Region lawyers near me 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 is in St. Catharines, Ontario and we can serve clients all over Ontario. Contact us by email, phone, or mail. CONTACT Request a Consult contact@sagelegalsolutions.ca 289-270-7243 Find us on Facebook LOCATIONS We routinely serve the following areas: Niagara Region: St. Catharines, Welland, Niagara Falls, Wainfleet, Port Colborne, Fort Erie, Hamilton Thunder Bay Region: Thunder Bay, Northern Ontario Many courts and tribunals hold virtual proceedings, so we are able to assist clients located throughout Ontario. ST. CATHARINES THUNDER BAY WELLAND 21 Duke Street St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 5W1 289-270-7243 140 E Main Street, Suite #202 Welland, Ontario L3B 3W6 289-270-7243 231 Red River Road, Suite #104 Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 1A7 289-270-7243 OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We can accommodate clients' schedules with appointments outside of these hours. We are closed all statutory Holidays. 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.

St. Catharines and Welland Employment Lawyers St. Catharines and Welland Employment assistance and legal advice Have an Employment matter in St. Catharines, Welland, or Niagara Region? Not sure what to do and need help? Our firm has lawyers who can assist on Employment matters, with our rate being $300+HST/hr (for work completed by our Lawyers). Employment Scope You may find that our Lawyers can be useful in your matters pertaining to: wrongful termination; wrongful dismissal; termination packages; discrimination; human rights complaints; human rights tribunal of Ontario; Where Do I Begin? Some of the most important things to remember are: usually, you have to commence a claim within a limited period of time since the incident. 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 (ex. legal 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 Employment Litigation matters can proceed virtually (via Zoom or videoconferencing). We can work on your matter in Ontario, wherever you are. If travel is required for the matter, we charge reasonable travel fees. 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!

Legal fees should not be a secret. We provide cost-effective services. FEES Hourly Rates Sage Legal Solutions bills according on who is working on your matter. Matters such as Litigation and Employment are charged at $300/hour for most of our Lawyers. For Smalls Claims, Landlord Tenant Board matters, and Human Rights Tribunals, the rate is $250/hour for most of our Lawyers. Legal services performed by junior lawyers, students, paralegal students, and clerks are charged at a lesser rate which is specified in your retainer agreement. Deposit 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. Additional Information We offer unbundled legal services, or full service. In those cases, the retainer deposit may be lower. *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

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. Awkward... This page isn’t available. Go Home

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. Awkward... This page isn’t available. Go Home