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Superior Court Advocacy Chambers
Civil & Commercial Litigation
“Assertive courtroom advocacy and decisive dispute resolution across Ontario.”
When commercial negotiations breakdown or legal rights are infringed, decisive courtroom advocacy is essential. Tremblay Law Group represents corporations, shareholders, employers, executives, and property owners before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Appeal, and specialized administrative tribunals. We combine assertive trial advocacy with pragmatic economic analysis, utilizing early summary judgment motions and targeted mandatory mediation to maximize recovery while managing legal exposure.
Superior Court of Justice trial and appellate experience
Summary Judgment motions (Rule 20) to expedite early resolution
Commercial contract breach and injunctive relief (injunctions/Mareva orders)
Wrongful dismissal and executive severance package litigation
Practice Experience
98% Resolution Success
Northern Bar Advocacy
25+ Years
SCOPE OF LEGAL SERVICES
Comprehensive Legal Deliverables & Structuring
Every file is executed under rigorous statutory compliance standards, providing clear tactical guidance and structured deliverables.
01
Commercial Contract & Shareholder Disputes
Representation in multi-party breach of contract claims, shareholder oppression remedies under Section 248 OBCA, partnership dissolutions, and fiduciary duty violations.
Key Scope & Deliverables
- Statement of Claim, Statement of Defence & Counterclaims
- Oppression remedy applications and share valuation orders
- Affidavits of Documents and Examinations for Discovery
- Pre-trial conference briefs and trial advocacy
02
Employment Litigation & Executive Severance
Advocating for employers and senior employees in wrongful termination claims, constructive dismissal, human rights complaints, and enforceability of non-compete covenants.
Key Scope & Deliverables
- Bardal factor common law notice period calculations
- Executive severance package negotiation and structuring
- Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (HRTO) representation
- Breach of confidentiality and solicitation litigation
03
Real Property, Boundary & Estate Litigation
Resolving contentious property boundary encroachments, prescriptive easement claims, adverse possession disputes, and contested wills / executor breach of trust actions.
Key Scope & Deliverables
- Certificate of Pending Litigation (CPL) registration on title
- Injunctions restraining trespass and unauthorized land interference
- Will challenge applications (undue influence and testamentary capacity)
- Passing of Accounts proceedings and fiduciary removal applications
04
Commercial Debt Recovery & Enforcement
Enforcing secured and unsecured commercial debt through expedited court judgments, writ of seizure and sale registrations, and garnishment of receivables.
Key Scope & Deliverables
- Expedited Rule 76 Simplified Procedure and Rule 20 Summary Judgments
- Writ of Seizure and Sale registration against real property and chattels
- Notices of Garnishment against financial institutions and debtor accounts
- Judgment debtor examinations and asset discovery
GOVERNING STATUTORY FRAMEWORK
Applicable Ontario Statutes & Acts
Our legal strategies are grounded in direct statutory compliance, strict limitation awareness, and governing Ontario precedents.
Rules of Civil Procedure
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194
Establishes procedural rules, discovery mandates, and motion standards in Ontario Superior Court.
Limitations Act, 2002
S.O. 2002, c. 24, Sched. B
Imposes the strict 2-year basic limitation period for commencing Ontario civil lawsuits.
Courts of Justice Act
R.S.O. 1990, c. C.43
Governs court jurisdiction, prejudgment interest calculation, and cost indemnification awards.
PROCEDURAL ROADMAP
Step-by-Step Matter Progression
From initial conflict clearance to final resolution, every milestone is systematically documented and executed.
01Days 1 - 7
Claim Evaluation & Demand Notice
Forensic review of contracts, correspondence, and financial damages, followed by a formal demand letter.
02Month 1
Pleadings & CPL Registration
Drafting Statement of Claim / Defence, issuing court record, and registering Certificate of Pending Litigation if land is involved.
03Months 2 - 5
Discovery & Mandatory Mediation
Document exchange via Affidavits of Documents, oral examinations under oath, and formal dispute mediation.
04Trial Stage
Summary Judgment or Trial Resolution
Advancing Rule 20 motion for early final judgment or preparing full trial brief for judicial determination.
REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS
Proven Strategic Outcomes
Anonymized case profiles illustrating our tactical approach and client outcomes.
Commercial Breach of Contract & Asset Recovery
Context & Challenge:
A regional equipment supplier faced non-payment on major infrastructure contracts, with the debtor transferring corporate assets to evade liabilities.
Chambers Strategy:
Obtained urgent injunctive relief and executed a successful Rule 20 Summary Judgment motion in the Superior Court of Justice.
Achieved Outcome
Recovered $650,000 in principal damages plus full substantial indemnity legal costs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Essential Legal Inquiries
Under the Ontario Limitations Act, 2002, the standard basic limitation period is 2 years from the date you discovered (or ought reasonably to have discovered) that an injury, loss, or breach occurred. Waiting beyond this period will bar you from pursuing recovery in court.
LEAD COUNSEL
Counsel Assigned to this Practice
Christian Tremblay
B.A. (Hons), LL.B.
Managing Partner & Founder
Christian Tremblay is the Managing Partner and founding principal of Tremblay Law Group Professional Corporation (formerly Wallace & Klein Partners in Law). Born and raised in Northern Ontario, Christian has practiced law across North Bay, Sturgeon Falls, and the greater Nipissing district for over 25 years. He serves as a designated prosecutor for provincial offenses for the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, while directing the firm's corporate/commercial, real estate, construction, litigation, and estate practices.
Paul Trenker
B.A., LL.B.
Senior Counsel · General Litigation & Family
A native of North Bay, Paul Trenker completed his legal education at Queen's University in 1984 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1986. Following two years of practice in Peterborough, Paul returned to North Bay in 1989 to join the firm. He maintains a comprehensive general litigation practice, concentrating on civil litigation (personal injury, contractual disputes, commercial matters) and family law, bringing nearly four decades of courtroom experience to every client file.
Joel Senecal
B.A., J.D.
Associate Lawyer · Litigation, Real Estate & Criminal Defense
Joel Senecal articled with Tremblay Law Group and was called to the Ontario Bar in the summer of 2020. Joel has built a dynamic practice encompassing civil litigation, residential and commercial real estate transactions, criminal defense, and family law. Known for thorough preparation and courtroom presence, Joel represents clients before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice.
Taylor Trottier
B.A. (Hons), J.D.
Associate Lawyer · Corporate Commercial, Estates & Litigation
Taylor Trottier joined Tremblay Law Group in the summer of 2019. He maintains a comprehensive practice serving corporate and individual clients across Corporate/Commercial transactions, Estate Planning and Estate Litigation, Civil Litigation, Real Estate conveyancing, and Family Law. Taylor provides Northern Ontario business owners and families with structured, forward-thinking legal counsel.
Jeff Jordan
B.A. (Hons), J.D.
Associate Lawyer · Litigation, Corporate & Real Estate
Jeff Jordan joined Tremblay Law Group in the spring of 2021 as a student-at-law and was called to the Ontario Bar in October 2024. Jeff focuses on civil litigation, corporate and commercial law, real estate transactions, wills and estates, and family law. Bringing energetic rigor and in-depth research to the team, Jeff assists clients with precision throughout negotiations and court proceedings.
Fee Structure Standard
Hourly Billing with Milestone Retainers / Targeted Contingency for Approved Files
Commercial litigation is billed on clear hourly rates with itemized monthly accountings. Select commercial recovery and wrongful dismissal files may qualify for structured contingency agreements.
SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGED INTAKE
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