Complaints against Lawyers (5:XII) - Revision history

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	https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/complaints-lawyer-discipline-and-public-hearings/faq-complaints-and-discipline/		https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/complaints-lawyer-discipline-and-public-hearings/faq-complaints-and-discipline/

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	https://~~www~~.~~cbabc~~.~~org/For-the-Public/Dial-A-Law/Scripts~~/~~Lawyers-Legal~~-~~Services~~-~~and~~-~~Courts~~/~~436~~		https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/problem-with-a-lawyer/


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	The Law Society cannot help with disputes over money or property. If you believe your lawyer has acted negligently, you can seek legal advice from another lawyer about your options.		The Law Society cannot help with disputes over money or property. If you believe your lawyer has acted negligently, you can seek legal advice from another lawyer about your options.

	:'''NOTE:''' In Spring 2024, the BC legislature passed the ''Legal Professions Act'' into law. The Act replaces the ''Legal Profession Act'' and consolidates lawyers, notaries public, and paralegals into a single professional regulator, and alters the size and composition of the regulator’s board. The Law Society of BC has launched legal action challenging the constitutionality of the new Act on the ground that it undermines the independence of the legal professions. These developments are unlikely to substantially affect the process for making complaints against lawyers, but it should be noted that there is currently significant uncertainty regarding the regulation of the legal professions in BC.		:'''NOTE:''' In Spring 2024, the BC legislature passed the ''Legal Professions Act'' into law. The Act replaces the ''Legal Profession Act'' and consolidates lawyers, notaries public, and paralegals into a single professional regulator, and alters the size and composition of the regulator’s board. The Law Society of BC has launched legal action challenging the constitutionality of the new ''Act'' on the ground that it undermines the independence of the legal professions. These developments are unlikely to substantially affect the process for making complaints against lawyers, but it should be noted that there is currently significant uncertainty regarding the regulation of the legal professions in BC.

	The Law Society of BC<BR>		The Law Society of BC<BR>

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	If it is the lawyer’s fee that is the problem, there are two solutions:		If it is the lawyer’s fee that is the problem, there are two solutions:
	:a) Consult the Registrar of the BC Supreme Court to review the bill. If you have not already paid for it, you have one year from the date of the bill to apply to the registrar. However, if you have paid for it, you only have three months to apply. The registrar will hold a hearing where you and your lawyer are present. The registrar will decide the fee.		:a) Consult the Registrar of the BC Supreme Court to review the bill. If you have not already paid for it, you have one year from the date of the bill to apply to the registrar. However, if you have paid for it, you only have three months to apply. The registrar will hold a hearing where you and your lawyer are present. The registrar will decide the fee.
	:b)Use the Law Society’s free mediation service. The mediator will help all parties reach a settlement.
			:b) Use the Law Society’s free mediation service. The mediator will help all parties reach a settlement.

	The Law Society cannot help with disputes over money or property. If you believe your lawyer has acted negligently, you can seek legal advice from another lawyer about your options.		The Law Society cannot help with disputes over money or property. If you believe your lawyer has acted negligently, you can seek legal advice from another lawyer about your options.

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	If it is the lawyer’s fee that is the problem, there are two solutions:		If it is the lawyer’s fee that is the problem, there are two solutions:
	#Consult the Registrar of the BC Supreme Court to review the bill. If you have not already paid for it, you have one year from the date of the bill to apply to the registrar. However, if you have paid for it, you only have three months to apply. The registrar will hold a hearing where you and your lawyer are present. The registrar will decide the fee.		:a) Consult the Registrar of the BC Supreme Court to review the bill. If you have not already paid for it, you have one year from the date of the bill to apply to the registrar. However, if you have paid for it, you only have three months to apply. The registrar will hold a hearing where you and your lawyer are present. The registrar will decide the fee.
	#Use the Law Society’s free mediation service. The mediator will help all parties reach a settlement.		:b)Use the Law Society’s free mediation service. The mediator will help all parties reach a settlement.

	The Law Society cannot help with disputes over money or property. If you believe your lawyer has acted negligently, you can seek legal advice from another lawyer about your options.		The Law Society cannot help with disputes over money or property. If you believe your lawyer has acted negligently, you can seek legal advice from another lawyer about your options.

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	Prior to lodging a complaint, a client should first talk to the lawyer or another member of the lawyer's firm about the issue. If speaking directly with the lawyer fails, a complaint may be filed. This can be done by filling out a Complaint Form and emailing it to professionalconduct@lsbc.org. Alternatively, the Complaint Form can be sent by mail or courier to the following address:		Prior to lodging a complaint, a client should first talk to the lawyer or another member of the lawyer's firm about the issue. If speaking directly with the lawyer fails, a complaint may be filed. This can be done by filling out a Complaint Form and emailing it to professionalconduct@lsbc.org. Alternatively, the Complaint Form can be sent by mail or courier to the following address:

	::Attention: Intake Officer, Professional Conduct		::Attention: Intake Officer
			::Professional Conduct
	::Law Society of British Columbia		::Law Society of British Columbia
	::845 Cambie Street		::845 Cambie Street

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	The Law Society of British Columbia is the regulatory body for the legal profession in British Columbia. They have authority to review the conduct and competence of lawyers practicing in BC, including lawyers in private practice, legal aid lawyers, government lawyers and Crown prosecutors.		The Law Society of British Columbia is the regulatory body for the legal profession in British Columbia. They have authority to review the conduct and competence of lawyers practicing in BC, including lawyers in private practice, legal aid lawyers, government lawyers and Crown prosecutors.

	Prior to lodging a complaint, a client should first talk to the lawyer or another member of the lawyer's firm about the issue. If speaking directly with the lawyer fails, a complaint may be filed. This can be done by filling out a Complaint Form and emailing it to professionalconduct@lsbc.org. Alternatively, the Complaint Form can be sent by ~~Canada Post~~ or courier to the following address:		Prior to lodging a complaint, a client should first talk to the lawyer or another member of the lawyer's firm about the issue. If speaking directly with the lawyer fails, a complaint may be filed. This can be done by filling out a Complaint Form and emailing it to professionalconduct@lsbc.org. Alternatively, the Complaint Form can be sent by mail or courier to the following address:

	::Attention: Intake Officer, Professional Conduct		::Attention: Intake Officer, Professional Conduct
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	The Law Society discipline hearings are similar to court hearings. A hearing can lead to a reprimand of the lawyer, a fine up to $20,000, conditions set upon the lawyer, suspension of the lawyer, or disbarment of the lawyer. Law Society decisions are not always final and can be appealed.		The Law Society discipline hearings are similar to court hearings. A hearing can lead to a reprimand of the lawyer, a fine up to $20,000, conditions set upon the lawyer, suspension of the lawyer, or disbarment of the lawyer. Law Society decisions are not always final and can be appealed.

	For further information on the complaint process, phone the Law Society at 604-669-2533 or 1-800-903-5300.		For further information on the complaint process, phone the Law Society at (604) 669-2533 or 1-800-903-5300.

	If it is the lawyer’s fee that is the problem, there are two solutions:		If it is the lawyer’s fee that is the problem, there are two solutions:
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	The Law Society cannot help with disputes over money or property. If you believe your lawyer has acted negligently, you can seek legal advice from another lawyer about your options.		The Law Society cannot help with disputes over money or property. If you believe your lawyer has acted negligently, you can seek legal advice from another lawyer about your options.

			:'''NOTE:''' In Spring 2024, the BC legislature passed the ''Legal Professions Act'' into law. The Act replaces the ''Legal Profession Act'' and consolidates lawyers, notaries public, and paralegals into a single professional regulator, and alters the size and composition of the regulator’s board. The Law Society of BC has launched legal action challenging the constitutionality of the new Act on the ground that it undermines the independence of the legal professions. These developments are unlikely to substantially affect the process for making complaints against lawyers, but it should be noted that there is currently significant uncertainty regarding the regulation of the legal professions in BC.

	The Law Society of BC<BR>		The Law Society of BC<BR>
	https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/complaints-lawyer-discipline-and-public-hearings/complaints/		https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/complaints-lawyer-discipline-and-public-hearings/complaints/ <BR>
	https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/complaints-lawyer-discipline-and-public-hearings/faq-complaints-and-discipline/		https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/complaints-lawyer-discipline-and-public-hearings/faq-complaints-and-discipline/

	Canadian Bar Association<BR>		Canadian Bar Association<BR>
	https://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Dial-A-Law/Scripts/Lawyers-Legal-Services-and-Courts/436		https://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Dial-A-Law/Scripts/Lawyers-Legal-Services-and-Courts/436

	There are a number of professional colleges that regulate healthcare professionals in BC. Each college may have its own policies and procedures for complaints against their respective healthcare professionals. For a full list of the current professional colleges, visit:<BR>
	~~https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/colleges-boards-and-commissions~~


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	Canadian Bar Association<BR>		Canadian Bar Association<BR>
	https://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Dial-A-Law/Scripts/Lawyers-Legal-Services-and-Courts/436		https://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Dial-A-Law/Scripts/Lawyers-Legal-Services-and-Courts/436

			There are a number of professional colleges that regulate healthcare professionals in BC. Each college may have its own policies and procedures for complaints against their respective healthcare professionals. For a full list of the current professional colleges, visit:<BR>
			https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/colleges-boards-and-commissions


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