Frequently asked questions
What legal services does CASlaw provide?
CASlaw provides proactive legal advice for entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, executives, investors, and families across Canada. Our legal services include corporate law, commercial contracts, asset protection, cross-border business law, business and investor immigration, and Fractional General Counsel services designed to help clients prevent legal problems before they arise.
How do I know if I have a legal issue or which service I need?
You don't need to know exactly what type of legal issue you have before contacting a lawyer. During your free 15-minute legal consultation, we'll understand your situation, determine whether CASlaw can help, explain your legal options, and recommend the most appropriate legal service for your circumstances.
How is CASlaw different from a traditional law firm?
CASlaw is a proactive legal advisory practice that helps businesses and individuals make better legal decisions before problems become disputes. Rather than focusing only on lawsuits or litigation, we provide strategic legal advice, business guidance, risk management, and long-term legal planning tailored to your goals.
Can CASlaw help with mediation, dispute resolution, litigation, or court representation?
Yes. CASlaw provides legal advice for dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, and litigation strategy. While our primary focus is helping clients prevent legal disputes through proactive legal planning, we also assist clients who require mediation, dispute resolution, or guidance during existing legal matters.
Do you provide cross-border legal advice and international business legal services?
Yes. CASlaw provides cross-border legal advice and international business legal services for clients operating across multiple jurisdictions. Clifford Sukhai is licensed in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Trinidad & Tobago, and Guyana, with additional international legal experience that supports businesses expanding across borders.
Can you review legal documents and agreements to provide legal advice, rather than full representation?
Yes. CASlaw provides legal document review, contract review, and independent legal advice without requiring full legal representation. Whether you need a commercial contract reviewed, legal advice on an agreement, or a second opinion before signing, we can provide the level of legal support that's right for your situation.
Who will handle my matter?
Most matters are handled by Clifford Andrew Sukhai, also known as "The Stay At Home Lawyer". For any complex matters requiring additional, specialized counsel we may work alongside carefully selected experts or co-counsel where doing so provides the best outcome for our clients.
Can a lawyer help protect my assets before legal problems arise?
Yes. CASlaw provides asset protection and legal risk management services for individuals, families, business owners, and executives across Canada. We help protect real estate, business assets, investments, and personal wealth through proactive legal planning before disputes, lawsuits, or creditor issues arise. From HELOC planning to RRSPs and RESPs, Our goal is simple: help you reduce legal risk, preserve wealth, and put the right legal structures in place before issues become disputes. Learn more about asset protection here.
Can a lawyer review or draft corporate/commercial contracts & agreements?
Yes. CASlaw drafts, reviews, negotiates, and advises on commercial contracts and business agreements for companies across Canada. Our goal is to reduce legal risk, protect business relationships, and ensure your contracts clearly reflect your commercial objectives. From employment to partnerships, shareholders, and joint ventures, to licensing, sales, warranties, NDA's and commercial leases, we help prevent costly misunderstandings and oversights before they ever become legal disputes. Learn more about contracts & agreements here.
How can a corporate lawyer help my business?
The right legal structures in place are critical for business formation, organization, expansion, investment, and exits. CASlaw provides corporate law and corporate governance services for businesses at every stage of growth. We assist with business formation, corporate structuring, governance, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder matters, and strategic business planning. Learn more about Cross-Border Corporate Law & Governance here.
Can CASlaw help with business and investor immigration?
Yes. CASlaw provides legal guidance for business immigration and investor immigration to Canada. We help entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses align corporate structures and legal documentation with federal and provincial immigration programs, including SINP and AAIP. Learn more about Business & Investor Economic Immigration here.
What is a Fractional General Counsel, and does CASlaw provide this service?
Yes. CASlaw provides Fractional General Counsel and Remote Legal Support services for businesses that need ongoing legal advice without hiring a full-time in-house lawyer. We become part of your leadership team, providing proactive legal guidance, contract support, governance advice, compliance oversight, and strategic business counsel. Learn more about FGC services and remote counsel here.
Can you help if my matter is already in progress?
Yes, no matter what stage you are currently at, we can review your situation, identify your options, and advise you on the best path forward.
Do you only meet virtually or do you ever meet clients in person?
CASlaw works with clients across Canada and internationally through secure virtual legal consultations, making it easy to access legal advice no matter where you're located.
Where appropriate, Clifford is also available to meet clients in person in Calgary. Depending on the nature of your matter and your location, we'll recommend the meeting format that best suits your needs.
What can I expect after engaging you? How often will I receive updates?
Throughout the process, we'll keep you involved, explain each step, have ongoing discussions, and maintain open communication.
You'll receive updates as your matter progresses, and for active files we maintain regular communication so you always understand where things stand and what comes next.
Our preferred methods of communication with you are phone calls, Teams meetings, emails, text messages or WhatsApp.
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple.
Step 1: Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation at caslaw.ca/#contactForm
This initial consultation is to help us to understand your legal matter, goals, and whether CASlaw is the right fit for your situation. We will not review documents during this meeting.
At the end of the consultation, you'll have a clear understanding of your options and recommended next steps.
Step 2: Book a one-hour legal consultation at caslaw.ca/book-appointment
If your matter requires legal advice or deeper analysis, we'll recommend a one-hour consultation.
During this paid consultation, we'll:
- Review your documents
- Analyze the applicable law
- Discuss legal strategy
- Answer your questions
- Recommend next steps
If you decide to retain CASlaw for ongoing legal services, the one-hour consultation fee can be applied toward your engagement.
If your matter is urgent, please call us directly at (306) 715-9464 and leave a detailed message.
Alternativekly, if you would like to send us an email, please email us at info@CASlaw.ca. For all emails, you can expect to get a response from us within 24 hours.
What's the difference between the FREE 15-minute consultation and the PAID 1-hour consultation other than time? And how should I prepare?
The FREE 15-minute consultation is an introductory conversation to determine whether CASlaw is the right fit for your matter. Please come prepared to briefly explain your situation, goals, and any important timelines.
The PAID 1-hour consultation is where we provide legal advice, review documents, and discuss strategy, so you should have all relevant documents and questions ready in advance.
How much does it cost to work with Clifford/CASlaw? Do you charge hourly or flat fees? Are payment plans available?
Every new client begins with a FREE 15-minute consultation to determine whether CASlaw is the right fit for your matter.
If you decide to move forward, we'll book a 1-hour legal consultation for $350, where we review your matter in detail, provide legal advice, and discuss your options. If you retain CASlaw, the $350 consultation fee is credited toward your legal services.
Retained counsel is typically charged at $500/hour, however, for certain matters, including share purchases, asset protection planning, and Fractional General Counsel services, we also offer fixed-fee pricing.
Additionally, payment plans are available, and we'll always discuss fees and pricing options with you before any work begins.





