MUSKOKA PARALEGAL
& NOTARY

Licensed Notary Public and Commissioning Services

As a licensed Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths in Ontario, Deb provides official verification and signing services to ensure your legal documents are executed correctly. She is fully authorized to witness, certify, and commission a wide range of essential paperwork, including:

• Affidavits and statutory declarations
• Certified true copies of original documents
• Real estate and mortgage documentation
• Out-of-province or international legal forms

Flexible and Efficient Appointments

Legal deadlines often require immediate attention, and missing a deadline can delay important personal or business matters. Deb provides efficient, accurate authentication services to keep your documents moving forward without delay.

While scheduling an advance appointment is highly recommended to secure your time, Deb accommodates walk-ins and handles short-notice or urgent appointments whenever possible to meet your immediate needs.

Deb provides dedicated court representation to protect your driving record. She represents clients in a wide range of Highway Traffic and provincial offence matters, including:

• Highway Traffic Matters
  • Speeding tickets
  • Stunt driving
  • Driving under suspension
  • Careless driving
  • All other driving offences
• Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act offences
• By-Law Infractions
• Building Code Offences
• Ministry of Natural Resources offences
• Dog Owner Liability Act offences

Every case begins with a thorough, personal review of all evidence against you. Deb ensures you completely understand your options so you can make informed decisions.

If an out-of-court resolution is possible, you will know the exact outcome before any court attendance. Should your matter proceed to trial, Deb will comprehensively prepare you for every step of the courtroom process, ensuring you feel confident and supported.

Deb provides legal representation for all aspects of Small Claims Court matters. Whether you need to initiate a claim or defend an existing one, she offers dedicated advocacy through every stage of the process, including:

• Commencing or defending a legal action
• Representation at Settlement Conferences
• Full legal representation at trial
• Judgment enforcement and collections

Deb maintains a strong track record of resolving legal disputes efficiently, often securing successful resolutions prior to trial. Her professional rapport with and respect from local Judges is reflected in the high quality of every trial she conducts.

To ensure the best possible outcome, Deb takes the time to thoroughly prepare her clients for court. This dedicated preparation ensures you feel confident, comfortable, and ready for your appearance.

As a licensed Family Legal Services Provider (FLSP), Deb offers reliable, cost-effective legal assistance for straightforward family law matters. She specializes in helping clients navigate essential legal processes efficiently, including:

• Uncontested divorce applications
• Updates to child support agreements
• Support enforcement actions
• Legal name change applications

Navigating family law matters can be complex. Working with a licensed FLSP ensures that your legal documents are prepared accurately and filed correctly in accordance with court regulations.

Deb focuses on delivering high-quality, professional document preparation and guidance while keeping your legal fees manageable, providing you with peace of mind throughout the process.

Deb provides dedicated legal defense for individuals facing summary
conviction offenses in Ontario. She offers strategic, outcome-focused
representation to protect your rights, future, and freedom against less
severe criminal charges, including:

• Minor assault or property damage charges
• Petty theft and shoplifting offenses
• Causing a public disturbance
• Minor provincial regulatory offenses

A summary conviction can still result in a criminal record, fines, or
probation, making a proactive defense essential. Deb personally reviews
all Crown disclosure and evidence against you to identify procedural
errors, weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, or violations of your rights.

She will guide you through all potential avenues, from negotiating a
withdrawal or diversion program out of court to providing comprehensive,
rigorous representation at trial if necessary.

Deb restricts her residential tenancy practice exclusively to landlord representation, protecting your property investments and rights. She provides meticulous guidance through every stage of the dispute process, including:

• Preparation of initial legal notices and forms
• Filing applications with the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)
• Comprehensive legal representation at Board hearings
• Strategic guidance on eviction and collection remedies

The administrative framework governing tenancies requires absolute precision. Even minor errors in paperwork can cause your matter to be dismissed at the hearing, costing you valuable time and rental income.

Deb ensures your applications are complete, legally sound, and concise. By handling the complex filing requirements flawlessly, she significantly increases the likelihood of securing your requested remedy before the Board.

As a fully accredited mediator with the Ontario Association of Family Mediators (OAFM), Deb provides professional dispute resolution tailored specifically to families. Her mediation practice focuses exclusively on helping families navigate complex transitions, specializing in:

• Comprehensive parenting plans
• Child-focused decision-making
• Child support agreements
• Unbiased communication facilitation
• Out-of-court dispute resolution

Sometimes, all a family needs is the opportunity to sit down together in a structured, non-judgmental environment to work matters through. Deb facilitates a fair, unbiased atmosphere where you can make decisions that serve the best interests of both yourselves and your children.

In addition to her private practice, Deb serves as the mediator at the Bracebridge Court. She is available during family court dates to assist parties in narrowing their differences and resolving issues before they reach a judge.

Meetings can be conducted virtually or in person.