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Dealing with The Law Society of New Brunswick
COMPLAINT ABOUT A NB 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 New Brunswick lawyer
What steps you need to take and what you need to know to file a formal complaint against any New Brunswick lawyer or paralegal.
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 do I complain to my law society?
Lawyer Complaints?
What is considered a complaint?
YOU PROBABLY HAVE A
VALID COMPLAINT IF:
- A lawyer fails to tell you what's happening in your case.
- A lawyer does not reply to your phone calls or letters.
- A lawyer is working for opposing sides in the same case.
- A lawyer has told other people about a client's confidential matters without the client's permission.
- A lawyer is working for a client against someone who used to be a client.
- A lawyer's cheque is returned NSF.
- A lawyer acts for a client when the lawyer is in business with the client.
- A lawyer is rude.
- If a lawyer lied to me.
- A lawyer does not appear to be able to handle your case, whether through lack of knowledge or other problems.
- A lawyer fails to account for funds held on the client's behalf.
- A lawyer has stolen your money.
- A lawyer is facing criminal charges.
- TRANSPARENCY REGARDING FEES. A lawyer has a responsibility to disclose to the client at the start of the relationship the basis on which the client is to be billed for both the lawyer’s fees and any other charges in a clear transparent manner that the client can understand.
- Lawyers and Students-at-Law are required to uphold a high standard of conduct in their professional and personal lives.
HOW TO COMPLAIN ABOUT YOUR NEW BRUNSWICK LAWYER OR PARALEGAL
KNOW THE RULES
IT WILL HELP YOUR COMPLAINT!
Review the Code of Professional Conduct for the New Brunswick Law Society which can be obtained from the Society's web site. Use and read the Code to help organize your complaint.
It is better if you can say that the lawyer violated rule # xxx by doing what she did or did not do.
This organizes your material and shows you have done your homework.
HINT: Keep your complaint calm and rational. Avoid name calling, abuse and threats.
Try to stick to the facts and avoid all emotion. It isn't easy, but it is smart.
Most complaints to any Law Society are dismissed. Most complaints are simply frivolous and few have any real merit. Complaints should be filed on the slight chance that they will have an impact.
How to File a Complaint With the
KNOW THE RULES.
IT WILL HELP YOUR COMPLAINT!
Click here to review the NB Law Society lawyer complaint procedures.
Complaint against a New Brunswick lawyer?
Only about ten percent of all the complaints received will ever get as far as a discipline hearing in New Brunswick.
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