Navigating Small Claims in BC

  • When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM Coordinated Universal Time

  • Length: 60 minutes

  • Where: Online, via webinar

Whether you’re struggling with a contractor who did shoddy work, you bought a used car that turned out to be a lemon, or you’ve been chasing down a loan and keep getting ignored (among any number of legal problems), you may wonder if it’s worth your time and effort to take the problem to small claims court. If you’ve never been, you may have a number of questions, including what to expect, how to prepare, how much it will cost, and how long it will take before your claim is resolved. You might also wonder how to manage your claim without hiring a lawyer. To learn how to navigate small claims, join us at this webinar where lawyer Matt Canzer will answer common questions about navigating small claims and share best practices so you know what to expect and how to prepare. You’ll learn practical information that will help you feel more confident deciding about your next best steps.

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Matt Canzer

Matt Canzer

Matt Canzer is a certified legal coach and practicing lawyer with over 15 years of litigation experience. He has spent much of his career in the courtroom, handling a wide range of civil disputes and serving as a criminal prosecutor. He is the founder of Butterfly Legal, where he focuses on helping self-represented litigants navigate small claims court with clarity and confidence. His goal is to make the legal system more understandable, less intimidating, and truly accessible to everyone — even those without any legal training. Matt is a director of the Legal Coaches Association, a supervising lawyer with the Everyone Legal Clinic, and a member of the Trial Lawyers Association of BC, the Boutique Counsel Network, and the Canadian Bar Association.

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