Knowledge base https://wiki.apstrom.ca/ 2026-05-19T05:35:11+00:00 https://wiki.apstrom.ca/ https://wiki.apstrom.ca/_media/wiki:dokuwiki.svg text/html 2026-03-17T19:39:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.apstrom.ca/firm:sop:admin-docs?rev=1773776355&do=diff Administrative documents This page is a repository for the documents that the firm uses to administer aspects of its business. Client-facing documents Payment * [Credit card authorization form (fillable)] * [Credit card authorization form (editable)] Financial * [Transaction trust information (DOCX)] * [Transaction trust information (PDF)] * [Fees trust instructions (DOCX)] * [Fees trust instructions (PDF)] Fee schedules * [Real estate transactions] * [Civil litigation fe… text/html 2025-07-16T16:42:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.apstrom.ca/firm:sop:alias-email?rev=1752684137&do=diff Alias e-mail addresses The firm uses alias e-mail addresses to deal with correspondence for various kinds of issues. Alias e-mail addresses forward correspondence to all firm users concerned by a category of issue. This way, we can provide a single address to a court or other party and have mail delivered to multiple recipients at the firm. text/html 2024-08-01T14:14:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.apstrom.ca/firm:sop:data-retention?rev=1722521682&do=diff Data retention Here is the cardinal rule: Our bread and butter is manipulating data, and all data associated with the firm must be retained on the firm's servers and backup servers. This rule exists to give lawyers peace of mind. When data can be found on our servers, lawyers know that tasks are being completed and that client information is properly stored. text/html 2024-07-24T03:22:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.apstrom.ca/firm:sop:databases?rev=1721791362&do=diff Database access The firm uses a single login for the databases to which it subscribes. This login is used by everyone, so do not change the password or otherwise muck around with user settings. LexisNexis <https://signin.lexisnexis.com/lnaccess/app/signin?back=https%3A%2F%2Fadvance.lexis.com%3A443%2F&aci=la> Username: AdamPStrom Password: Stronglaw1! text/html 2024-07-24T03:23:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.apstrom.ca/firm:sop:dockets?rev=1721791380&do=diff Dockets Meticulous docketing is an important part of law practice that most lawyers don't appreciate. For many, dockets are perceived as a nuisance that allows lawyers to get paid. They are also a very useful way to track client engagement, diligent administration of a matter, and interactions with opposing counsel and others. Tracking these activities allows professionals to demonstrate their ability to clients, courts, and the regulator. In brief: the habit of docketing may save a lawyer much… text/html 2026-02-09T21:28:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.apstrom.ca/firm:sop:file-naming?rev=1770672482&do=diff File naming Digital files must have names that allow viewers to understand the purpose and content of the file. A user who offers a descriptive file name makes operations easier and, ultimately, saves clients' time and money. Definition A “digital file text/html 2025-07-21T14:49:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.apstrom.ca/firm:sop:llm?rev=1753109395&do=diff Language models Tutorials Using saved prompts text/html 2026-03-18T03:32:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.apstrom.ca/firm:sop:matter-closing?rev=1773804729&do=diff Closing letters Closing letters are an essential element of ending a matter. They provide the client with an overview of the firm’s work on the client’s behalf and inform the client of next steps (if any) that the client might take. Letters also provide the client with any important documents created for the client or filed on the client’s behalf. text/html 2024-07-24T03:22:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.apstrom.ca/firm:sop:matter-opening?rev=1721791322&do=diff Matter opening Matter opening follows a standard and mandatory procedure. Deviations from this procedure may only be authorized by Adam. By way of introduction to this section, we market our services as solicitors, with barristers tagged into files as needed. Our engagement letters reflect this point. The firm itself is not a solicitor (because it cannot solicit–it is a corporation devoid of legal training). The individuals enrolled as solicitors provide legal services as officers of the cour… text/html 2024-07-24T03:24:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.apstrom.ca/firm:sop:trial-prep?rev=1721791452&do=diff Trial preparation checklist Or, the general conduct of an action * Memorandum of proof/proof chart. * Pleadings review--A--ensure that all necessary parties have been joined and properly named; and--B--consider any amendments required to pleadings, including whether the relief claimed is adequate. text/html 2025-11-12T17:05:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.apstrom.ca/firm:sop:trust-accounting?rev=1762967151&do=diff Trust accounting Keeping track of trust funds is an essential requirement. In order to effectively track trust funds, the firm uses a lugubrious record-keeping system to eliminate points of failure. The general requirements imposed by the Law Society of Ontario are as follows: text/html 2025-05-12T17:09:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.apstrom.ca/firm:sop:tutorials?rev=1747069772&do=diff APStrom Tutorials For those among us who learn best by a visual medium, the resources contained on this page will be most helpful. Procedures Matter opening * Cosmolex contact card creation Systems The firm runs on a host of digital systems, all of which are subject to unique modes of operation and differing user interfaces. The below tutorials provide some explanation to assist users with basic operation of the systems subject to the tutorials.