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COMPLAINT ABOUT A NL LAWYER, PARALEGAL?

HOW, WHERE, WHEN,

WHY TO COMPLAIN.

What  steps you need to take and what you need to know to file a formal complaint against any Newfoundland and Labrador lawyer.

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

 

The Law Society cannot pay you money or make a lawyer or paralegal pay you money because of his or her mistake.

 

How to File a Complaint

 

How do you file a complaint with the Law Society?

Provide a signed original letter of complaint.

Be factual. Give a brief description of the events that have occurred and on what dates.

Attach a copy of any documents that relate to your complaint. Please do not send original documents

Send the letter of complaint with copies of relevant documentation to

Director of Professional Responsibility

Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

PO Box 1028

St. John’s, NL  A1C 5M3

 

Telephone: (709) 722-4740

Fax: (709) 722-8902