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COMPLAINT ABOUT YOUR LAWYER or PARALEGAL?

HOW, WHERE, WHEN AND WHY TO FILE A COMPLAINT.

What you should know about how your complaint against a lawyer or paralegal

will be treated by the  law societies in Canada.

A Law Society cannot pay you money or

make a lawyer or paralegal pay you money because of his or her mistake.

How To Find a Lawyer

With CanLaw's Free Lawyer Referral Service, we send your request to several qualified lawyers so you always have a choice.

 

You can pick the best lawyer for your legal matter with CanLaw

 

 Some offer pro bono, some accept legal aid, offer or free half hour consultations

and legal advice.

Why Do I Need a Lawyer?

Don't be intimidated by the thought of hiring a lawyer. Their job is to help you find the best solution to your legal issue.

 

Many lawyers offer a free consultation.

 

Here are some examples of when you should retain (hire) a lawyer:

 

  • You were injured in slip and fall, or a car accident or other accident and suffered an injury

 

  • You have been accused of a crime, DUI, assault or any other violation

 

  • You're facing a family problem such as separation, divorce, support or a child custody dispute. dispute.

 

  • You intend to buy or sell a house, condo or other real estate

 

  • You have questions about wills and estates, or probate.

 

 If any of these sound like you, you should consider talking with several lawyers before choosing one.

 

Use CanLaw's find a lawyer referral service to find the right lawyer near you.

Use CanLaw for honest, objective, free referrals. Many lawyers accept legal aid, some offer a free half hour and a few take on pro bono cases

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PLEASE RATE YOUR LAWYER

SO OTHERS CAN BENEFIT

 FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE

 

Good, Bad, Indifferent?

Would you recommend your lawyer or law firm?

Would you retain or hire again?

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Reference check

Free Lawyer

Reference Checks

 

Ask CanLaw for a Reference Check Before You Hire or Retain a Lawyer in Canada. You need to check the reputation of the law office and lawyers before you provide a retainer to hire any lawyer or paralegal.

 

There is not much point in asking us after you have hired some lawyer, is there?

 

You also need to know if there are any complaints against any paralegal or lawyer, any discipline history, or suspension or any bad reviews and if they are in good standing.

The LSO EXPLAINED

The Law Society of Ontario is staffed by people who could not get jobs at McDonald's.

 

KNOW THE RULES

IT WILL HELP YOUR COMPLAINT!

Most lawyers are hard working, honest and reliable

Unfortunately, there are bad apples in the profession who make life difficult for clients and the other lawyers.

The Law Societies do not weed these bad apples out. They protect them from consumer complaints.

The complaint/discipline process is a sham, usually amounting to a slap on the wrist.

DID YOU KNOW?

Most disbarred lawyers are readmitted to practice law.

Most "sentences" imposed on a lawyer are nothing more than a modest fine with years to pay.

 

Browse the Free

CanLaw

National Directory

lists lawyers and paralegals licensed by their Law Society.

 

Search our directory by name, city, postal code, area of law, CanLaw Lawyer Directory

  • When you need to find a lawyer or law office or paralegal do a reference check. Ask CanLaw about lawyer reviews and make sure a lawyer has a good reputation, no discipline history with any law society such as the LSO, and are in good standing.

 

  • Rate lawyer?  Ask a lawyer "near me" if they offer pro bono service, accept legal aid or provide legal advice in a free consultation before you retain or hire any lawyer.

 

  • But be reasonable. Lawyers have to pay their bills and deserve to be fairly paid for their work.

 

  • For fast results check the free online CanLaw Directory of lawyers or use our free referral service.

CanLaw helps people just like you find a lawyer with the right solutions for real legal problems

Know Your Rights.                                   Do you think you have a case?                              How much is your case worth?

 

 

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CanLaw is proudly independent and NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH ANY LAW SOCIETY ANYWHERE.

Asking a law society to help is like asking a snake not to bite you.

We are NOT lawyers. We caution all consumers to be very careful in dealing with any Law Society since they represent lawyers only. They do not represent you the client.  CanLaw provides legal information and resources. CanLaw never provides legal advice.

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