Legal issues can feel overwhelming. Kate makes the process clear, approachable, and effective so you are never facing it alone.
Paralegal Services
Kate is a licensed Ontario Paralegal authorized by the Law Society of Ontario to provide legal services to the public.
Based in Oakville she proudly works with clients across the Greater Toronto Area and throughout Ontario.
Legal issues can feel stressful and overwhelming. Many matters in this province do not require a lawyer. A licensed paralegal can often help you resolve your issue in a more affordable and efficient way.
Working with Kate can reduce the cost of your legal matter and help you feel supported and informed every step of the way.
What is a Paralegal
In Ontario paralegals are regulated and licensed by the Law Society of Ontario. A paralegal is trained to provide legal services to the public and can assist with many types of legal matters. They use their education and experience to help clients understand their options and work toward practical solutions. Kate is licensed and authorized to provide these services in Ontario and is committed to helping clients with clarity honesty and professionalism.
About Kate
For Kate Penkett, being a paralegal is about more than paperwork and hearings. It is about helping people feel supported when life becomes complicated.
As a Licensed Paralegal and Notary Public in Ontario, Kate listens closely, explains things in simple terms, and walks beside her clients every step of the way. She is known for her friendly personality, steady professionalism, and the sense of calm she brings to stressful situations.
Overview of Legal Services
Work Place Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB)
If you have been hurt at work, dealing with WSIB can feel stressful and confusing. We can guide you through your Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claim, help you understand your rights, and support you with appeals.
Whether you are having trouble with benefits, return to work issues, or need help reviewing a decision, we can assist you in moving your case forward clearly and efficiently.
We focus on:
Return to work disputes
Loss of earnings benefits
Denied claims
Appeals and reconsiderations
Reach out and we can look at your situation.
Landlord and Tenant Board
In Ontario residential tenancies fall under the Residential Tenancies Act 2006. This law outlines the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. The Landlord and Tenant Board is the tribunal that handles most landlord and tenant disputes.
Kate can help with applications filings responses and guidance for common situations such as
- Landlord side
- non payment of rent
- repeated late rent
- damages to the unit
- tenant interference with legal rights
- landlord needing the unit for personal use
- purchaser needing the unit for personal use
- Tenant side
- harassment or unlawful entries
- unlawful lock out
- illegal rent increases
- lack of repairs or maintenance
- bad faith notices to end tenancy
If you need support with a landlord and tenant matter Kate can provide direction help you understand your options and assist you in taking next steps.
Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court in Ontario handles disputes for money claims up to fifty thousand dollars not including interest or costs. This court is designed to provide a faster and more accessible way to resolve financial disputes between individuals and businesses.
Plaintiff
If someone owes you money or you have suffered financial loss Kate can help you understand your options and take steps to recover what is owed.
Defendant
If you have been served with a claim Kate can help you respond to it explain the process and defend your position.
Kate can assist with drafting documents preparing the claim or defence helping with settlement discussions representing you in Small Claims Court and guiding you through enforcement if you already have a judgment and need to collect.
If you need support with a Small Claims Court matter Kate is available to help you move forward with confidence.
Secondary Services
Kate can also assist with
- Commissioner for taking oaths and affidavits
- Notary services
- Process serving in Oakville and surrounding areas
- Agent work when appropriate
If you need a legal service that is not listed here reach out to ask if Kate can help with it. Not every matter needs a lawyer and Kate can guide you if your issue falls within the scope of paralegal services in Ontario.
Kate is happy to discuss your situation and point you in the right direction. Every matter is different, and the first step is a quick conversation to see what help you actually need.
Fill in the form below and Kate will reach out.
Legal Disclaimer
The information on this website is for general information only. It is not legal advice.
Contacting us by email or through this website does not create a paralegal client relationship. A paralegal client relationship only begins after we have accepted your matter and a written retainer agreement has been signed.
Until we have confirmed that we can act for you, please do not send confidential information. Anything sent before a signed retainer cannot be treated as confidential.
Nothing on this website should be taken as legal advice. Any information we provide before a signed retainer is general in nature and is not legal advice.