Contract disputes
Someone broke an agreement with you — or says you broke one.
- Breach of contract claims
- Defending a claim against you
- Settlement negotiation
Civil Litigation · Toronto
Win the dispute before it reaches court.
Contract disputes, debt recovery, property and fraud claims, and urgent injunctions — with a clear strategy from the first demand letter to enforcing the judgment.
Licensed in Ontario & Alberta
4 languages
Canada-wide
11
Dispute types handled
4
Languages: EN · FR · UK · HI
13
Practice areas under one roof
ON·AB
Law Society licensed
How we can help
Which sounds like your situation?
Pick the closest match and we'll start your free consultation request with it selected. Not sure? That's fine — use the last card.
Debt recovery
Someone owes you money and won't pay.
- Demand letters
- Small Claims & Superior Court
- Collecting the judgment
Property disputes
A problem with land, a building, a closing or a tenancy.
- Title and boundary disputes
- Failed real estate closings
- Landlord–tenant & construction
Fraud claims
You were deceived and lost money or property.
- Gathering the evidence
- Tracing where money went
- Claims against those responsible
Urgent injunctions
You need the court to step in right now.
- Freezing assets
- Stopping a transaction
- Preserving evidence
Shareholder disputes
You disagree with other shareholders about how the company is run.
- Oppression remedy claims
- Disputes over shares and dividends
- Enforcing shareholder agreements
Partner disputes
A business partnership has broken down.
- Breach of partnership agreements
- Dissolution and buy-outs
- Accounting for partnership assets
Real estate litigation
A purchase, sale or property investment has gone wrong.
- Agreement of purchase and sale disputes
- Deposit and damages claims
- Misrepresentation and non-disclosure
Enforcement proceedings
You have a judgment or order, but haven't been paid.
- Garnishment of wages and accounts
- Writs of seizure and sale
- Examinations in aid of execution
Tribunal applications and appeals
Your matter is before a tribunal, or you want to challenge a decision.
- Preparing tribunal applications
- Representation at hearings
- Appeals and judicial review
Mortgage enforcement and foreclosure
A mortgage is in default — whether you are the lender or the borrower.
- Power of sale proceedings
- Foreclosure and possession claims
- Defending enforcement as a borrower
Not sure where you fit?
Tell us what's happening in your own words — we'll point you the right way.
- No legal terms needed
- The right lawyer replies with times
- English, French, Ukrainian or Hindi
How it proceeds
Four stages. No surprises.
Most cases are won in preparation, long before anyone takes the stand. Here's the order the work runs in.
01
Case assessment
Your documents, the other side's exposure, the legal merits and the realistic range of outcomes. We won't promise you a result.
02
Pre-litigation pressure
Demand letters, negotiation and mediation resolve many disputes before court — faster and for less.
03
Litigation execution
Tight pleadings, thorough discovery, motions that count, and cross-examination that tests the other side.
04
Judgment & enforcement
A judgment still has to be collected — garnishment and asset enforcement where the other side won't pay.
Stage one starts with a conversation.Tell us what happened and we'll assess the merits and your options.
Vidit DeswalLawyer · Licensed in Ontario & Alberta
Licensed in ON & ABLaw Society of Ontario & Alberta
About our civil litigation practice
Most cases are won in preparation.
Sanctum Law's civil litigation practice covers contract disputes, property and money claims, fraud and injunctions for individuals and families. Disputes left alone get more expensive, and litigation runs a set course — pleadings, discovery, motions, trial. The work that wins is done long before anyone takes the stand.
Your matter is handled by Vidit Deswal, a lawyer licensed with the Law Society of Ontario and the Law Society of Alberta.
- One lawyer, start to finishThe lawyer at your first consultation stays on your file.
- Four languagesEnglish, French, Ukrainian and Hindi — no translators needed.
Why Sanctum Law
Clarity. Protection. Strategy.
Honest assessment first
A frank view of merits, cost and likely outcomes before you commit.
The lawyer who acts for you
Your first conversation is with the lawyer who will handle your matter.
Built for enforcement
We plan for collecting the judgment from day one, not after it's won.
13 practice areas
When a dispute touches real estate, tax or corporate law, it's handled under one roof.
Litigation is hard enough. Understanding your lawyer shouldn't be.
English ENFrench FRUkrainian UKHindi HI
Speak to the lawyer who will act for you.In English, French, Ukrainian or Hindi.
FAQ
Before you call
General information only — every dispute turns on its own facts.
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Call toll-free(855) 762-8529
How long do I have to start a claim in Ontario?
Most civil claims in Ontario are subject to a basic two-year limitation period from when the claim was discovered, with some exceptions. Speak to a lawyer early so the deadline doesn't decide the case for you.
Do I have to go to court?
Not necessarily. Many disputes resolve through demand letters, negotiation or mediation. We assess whether pre-litigation pressure is likely to work before recommending a lawsuit.
What should I bring to the first consultation?
Contracts, invoices, emails, texts, photos or court documents related to the dispute, plus a short timeline of what happened.
What if I win but they don't pay?
A judgment can be enforced through garnishment of wages or bank accounts, writs of seizure and sale, and other enforcement tools. We plan for this from the start.
Can you act urgently?
Yes. Where assets may be moved or evidence lost, we can seek an injunction or preservation order on short notice.
The first conversation
Begin with the lawyer who will act for you.
Tell us what's happening and the right lawyer comes back to you with times.
Toll-free(855) 762-8529
Emailinfo@sanctumlaw.ca
Office · Mon–Fri 9–6 ET17-268 Finch Ave E, Toronto, ON M2N 0L3