Separation can affect nearly every part of your life.
We advise and represent clients in matters involving:
Our approach combines practical settlement strategy with thorough litigation preparation when court intervention becomes necessary.
Being contacted by a Children's Aid Society can be overwhelming — particularly when there is a possibility that your ability to care for your child may be challenged.
Trillium Law represents parents, caregivers and other parties involved in child protection proceedings. Paul Tut previously acted as in-house counsel to a Children's Aid Society, giving him valuable experience with the child protection system and the legal framework governing Society involvement with families.
We assist clients dealing with:
Early legal advice can be particularly important in child protection cases.
A criminal charge can affect your liberty, employment, reputation and family.
Trillium Law provides strategic criminal defence representation from the early stages of a prosecution through resolution or trial.
Paul Tut previously served as Crown Counsel with Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General and now represents individuals facing criminal allegations.
Being charged with an offence is not the same as being convicted of one. Every case requires an individual assessment of the evidence, the applicable law and the available defence strategy.
Where an appropriate resolution can be achieved, we pursue it. Where a case should be tried, we prepare for trial.
We begin by understanding the facts, the evidence and what matters most to you.
We identify the legal issues, realistic outcomes, risks and available options.
Strong advocacy depends on preparation. Documents, evidence and legal arguments are developed with the next stage of the proceeding in mind.
Not every case should go to trial.
But every litigated case should be prepared with the possibility of trial in mind.
Sometimes you need legal advice before deciding what to do next.
A consultation can help you understand your legal position, identify potential risks and options, and determine an appropriate strategy.
Trillium Law prepares and advises on:
Where appropriate, we can provide written advice regarding a discrete legal issue, including an assessment of potential appellate or litigation issues.
For clients who want a lawyer to manage their legal matter, communicate with opposing counsel, prepare court materials, develop litigation strategy and appear in court on their behalf.
Clients who are representing themselves may still benefit from legal assistance at important stages of their case.
Limited-scope services may include reviewing court materials, preparing documents, advising on strategy, preparing for a court appearance or providing representation for a particular step in the proceeding.
