Program Curriculum

18 Chapters · 67 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to Butterfly Legal!

    1. Welcome to Butterfly Legal! Free preview
    2. What is legal coaching? Free preview
    3. Who This Course is For Free preview
    4. Meet Your Legal Coach Free preview
    5. How to Use This Course Free preview
  2. 2

    Try Legal Coaching

    1. Overview Free preview
    2. Tell Your Story Free preview
    3. Organize your Documents Free preview
    4. Clarify Your Goals Free preview
    5. Conclusion Free preview
  3. 3

    Overview of Small Claims Court

    1. Small Claims Process - Start to Finish Free preview
    2. Key Resources to Bookmark Free preview
  4. 4

    Build Your Casebook

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Building Your Casebook - Getting Started

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Cover Page

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Timeline

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Case Narrative

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      Anticipate the Other Side

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      Litigation Schedule and Deadlines

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      Parties and Witnesses

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      Expert Witnesses

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      Documents

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      Legal Analysis

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      Damages and Loss

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      Legal Research

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      Settlement Negotiations

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      Back Pocket

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      Case Book - Conclusion

  5. 5

    Send a Demand Letter

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Send a Demand Letter

  6. 6

    File a Notice of Claim

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Drafting a Notice of Claim

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Form 38 - Address for Service

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      File Claim and Make Defendant Packages

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Serve Claim on Defendants

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Certificate of Service

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      Notice of Claim - Final Checklist

  7. 7

    Default Judgment (if the Defendant doesn't Reply)

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      When to Apply for Default Judgment

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      If a Default Hearing is Required

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      Default Judgment - Recap

  8. 8

    Responding to a Claim - For Defendants

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      Reply, Counterclaim, and Third Party Notices

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      Counterclaims

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      Third Party Notice

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      Responding to a Claim - Final Checklist

  9. 9

    Exchange Documents

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      How to Exchange Documents

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    Settlement Conference

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Prepare for a Settlement Conference

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Settlement Strategy

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      At the Settlement Conference

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    Applications (pre-Trial)

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      Applications: Asking the Court to Resolve Issues Before Trial

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    Trial Conference

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      What is a Trial Conference?

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      Prepare a Trial Statement

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      Prepare to ask for Orders

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      Prepare to speak at a Trial Conference

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    Subpoena and Prepare your Witnesses

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      Summoning your Witnesses (i.e. the subpoena)

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Prepare your Witnesses

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    Prepare for Trial

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction to Preparing for Trial

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      Create a Book of Documents

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      Create a Trial Binder

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      Opening Statement

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      Direct Examination

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      Cross-Examination

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      Redirect

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      Closing Arguments

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      Prepare Yourself to Perform

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    Attending Trial

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      Attending Trial

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    After Trial

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      Appeals & Enforcement

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    Conclusion & Wrap-Up

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      Congratulations – You Did Something Remarkable

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    Resources

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Court Forms

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      Course Worksheets & Templates

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Book One-on-One Legal Coaching

Meet Your Lawyer

I work with people who are representing themselves — not because they want to, but because full legal representation is often out of reach, unpredictable, or simply more support than they need. Over the years, I’ve seen how smart, capable people can get stuck because the legal process is confusing, intimidating, and unforgiving if you don’t know the rules and expectations. This program is designed to help with that gap. I’m a licensed BC lawyer and Certified Legal Coach. My role is to help you understand the process, think through your options, and prepare your case — while keeping you in control. You do the work - and I help you make informed decisions along the way. Some people use this course on its own. Others choose to book one-on-one legal advice sessions to confirm their approach or get support with specific questions. Either way, the goal is the same: to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. - Matt Canzer Law Society of BC License #508532

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