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Toronto Invoice Recovery
Lawyers Who Collect.
Outstanding invoices, refused payments, dishonoured cheques, e-transfer reversals — Legal Solutions Law Firm helps Toronto businesses and freelancers recover what they are owed through Small Claims Court and beyond.
Toronto Small Claims Court — Invoice Recovery
They Owe You Money. We Help You Get It Back.
When a client, customer, or contractor refuses to pay for work you have completed or goods you have delivered, Ontario law gives you clear remedies. Small Claims Court handles claims up to $50,000 and is specifically designed to be accessible — but navigating the rules, filing correctly, and enforcing a judgment are all significantly easier with a lawyer.
Whether you are a freelancer chasing a single unpaid invoice, a small business with multiple overdue accounts, or a subcontractor who never received payment for a completed job, Legal Solutions Law Firm can assess your position, send a demand letter that gets results, and take your matter to court if necessary.
Contact us today for a free consultation. We will review your documentation, advise on the strength of your claim, and outline your options — at no cost to you. Call or text 416-274-2222.
We review your invoices, contracts, and communications to assess the strength of your claim and advise on what evidence will be most persuasive in court.
A formal demand letter from a lawyer often results in payment without court. Debtors who ignored your emails frequently respond when a lawyer is involved.
We handle your Plaintiff's Claim from start to finish — drafting, filing, service, settlement conference, and trial if needed.
Know your cost upfront. No hourly billing. Payment plans available so pursuing your money doesn't cost you more than it's worth.
Real-World Scenarios
Common Unpaid Invoice Scenarios
Every unpaid invoice situation is a little different. These are some of the most common scenarios we help Toronto businesses and freelancers resolve.
Client Ghosts After Final Invoice
Work is completed and delivered, but the client stops responding once the final invoice is sent. We send a formal demand letter that re-establishes contact and creates a paper trail for court.
Partial Payment, No Follow-Through
A client pays a deposit or partial amount and then stops paying the balance. We help calculate exactly what remains owing, including any applicable interest.
Dishonoured Cheque or Reversed E-Transfer
A payment bounces or is reversed after the fact. This is still recoverable as an unpaid debt, and the dishonoured payment itself becomes useful evidence.
Subcontractor Never Paid by General Contractor
A general contractor collects payment from the property owner but never pays the subcontractor who did the work. We help subcontractors pursue the amount owed directly.
What We Handle
Unpaid Invoice Disputes We Pursue
If someone owes you money for work performed or goods delivered, we can help. If your situation is not listed, call us — the consultation is free.
How It Works
Our Step-by-Step Approach
Call us to review the details of your unpaid invoice matter. We assess the strength of your claim, the applicable limitation period, and the realistic amount recoverable — at no cost to you.
Before filing a claim, we send a formal demand letter to the debtor. This creates an official record, establishes a response deadline, and resolves many disputes before court is ever necessary.
If the demand is ignored or refused, we prepare and file your Plaintiff's Claim in Toronto Small Claims Court. We handle all documentation, including calculation of pre-judgment interest.
We arrange proper service of the claim on the defendant in compliance with Small Claims Court Rules — a step that many self-represented claimants get wrong, causing costly delays.
A deputy judge meets with both parties before trial. We prepare a strong brief for the settlement conference — many invoice disputes resolve at this stage, saving significant time and expense.
If no settlement is reached, we present your case at trial. After judgment, we assist with enforcement options including garnishment of wages, bank accounts, and seizure of personal property.
Don't Let an Unpaid Invoice Go Uncollected.
Legal Solutions Law Firm offers a free consultation to assess your unpaid invoice claim. We tell you honestly whether you have a strong case — no obligation, no cost.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Serving Businesses & Freelancers Across Toronto and the GTA
From My Experience: Getting Paid Is Easier When a Lawyer Is Involved
The most common thing I hear when someone calls about an unpaid invoice is that they have already tried everything — sent multiple follow-up emails, left voicemails, offered payment plans — and the other party is simply ignoring them or making excuses. At that point, the question is no longer whether you are owed the money. It is how to actually collect it.
A formal demand letter from a lawyer changes the dynamic immediately. Debtors who have been comfortable ignoring your emails tend to respond differently when a legal document arrives on letterhead, references the relevant statutes, sets a firm deadline, and explains in plain language what will happen if they do not pay. I have had invoices that were ignored for months paid in full within a week of a demand letter going out.
When It Does Go to Court
If the debtor doesn't pay after a demand letter, Small Claims Court is the right venue for claims up to $50,000. The process involves filing a Plaintiff's Claim, properly serving it on the defendant, attending a settlement conference, and — if needed — proceeding to trial. Each step has procedural requirements that are easy to get wrong if you are representing yourself. A missed deadline or an improperly served claim can delay your matter by months.
Winning judgment is one thing. Collecting on it is another. If the debtor ignores a judgment, we can pursue enforcement through garnishment of their bank account, wages, or other assets. We walk our clients through every stage of this process. The consultation is free and the fees are flat — call us at 416-274-2222.
Free Resources
Tools & Guides
Wondering whether you need a demand letter first, or how to actually collect once you win? These free tools and guides can help:
Speak With a Lawyer About Your Unpaid Invoice
Outstanding invoice keeping you up at night? Call Legal Solutions Law Firm for a free, no-obligation consultation. We will tell you honestly whether you have a strong claim and what it will cost to pursue it.