Summary: Field Experience

I initially worked for Azzouggagh & Balatidis Legal Services for my field placement, located at 310 Vaughan Valley Blvd. unit B, Vaughan Ontario L4H 3C3. The business was a corporation operated by two licensed paralegals, Issam Azzouggagh and Panagiotis Balatidis. The firm had been operating for two years. However, when I arrived, the corporation and partnership were being dissolved. I worked exclusively with Mr. Balatidis, who is now operating under Balatidis Legal Services, which is a sole proprietorship in the private sector. Balatidis Legal Services primarily deals with Small Claims Court matters and Landlord and Tenant Board matters. In addition, Balatidis Legal Services handles Provincial Offence Court matters, primarily matters in relation
Furthermore, I researched case law on eviction orders by the Landlord and Tenant Board, as well as cases in relation to section 83 of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 17. I also researched cases on arm’s length transactions, and I researched cases on careless driving under section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8. I also found and provided case law that dealt with costs that the Court is able to award. Furthermore, I also had the chance to attend a settlement conference, an assessment hearing, and a Landlord and Tenant Board hearing. Finally, I drafted several legal forms such as a witness list, disclosure request, certificate of service, as well as a response
Furthermore, I reviewed case law on how the Landlord and Tenant Board calculates rent abatement and I conducted legal research on joint and common tenancies. I also drafted legal memorandums on the topic of residential property on agricultural land, and on perjury. In addition, I also filed several court documents, such as an appeal’s package with the New Market municipal and provincial prosecutor’s office for a Highway Traffic-related matter. I filed a Notice of Garnishment with Richmond Hill Court. I drafted an Affidavit for Enforcement Request, Notice of Garnishment and Garnishee Statement Form, which I subsequently delivered to the garnishee bank in person.
In week four, I drafted a legal memorandum on joint and common tenancies and conducted legal research on discoverability. I prepared a Consent Form 13B and assisted with organizing closed case files. I also arranged for Affidavits of Service to be mailed. I delivered an eviction notice to the Toronto sheriff. Furthermore, I attended several Courts and tribunal appearances including, a hearing at the Toronto Landlord and Tenant Board, a Court hearing for a by-law infraction, and an appeal at the New Market Provincial Offence