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If you are concerned about how your file is being handled or have a complaint about your lawyer, you should first of all discuss the matter with your lawyer. This may not always be appropriate, and you may wish to contact the Law Society of British Columbia before speaking with your lawyer. Most lawyers, however, are deeply concerned about the satisfaction of their clients, and will go out of their way to fix, or at least explain, any problem you might be experiencing. | If you are concerned about how your file is being handled or have a complaint about your lawyer, you should first of all discuss the matter with your lawyer. This may not always be appropriate, and you may wish to contact the Law Society of British Columbia before speaking with your lawyer. Most lawyers, however, are deeply concerned about the satisfaction of their clients, and will go out of their way to fix, or at least explain, any problem you might be experiencing. | ||
The Law Society exists | The Law Society exists to govern the legal profession for the benefit of the public. It is not the lawyer's friend or ally. You have the right to bring a complaint to the Law Society about a lawyers' actions or lack of action. You can contact the Law Society at: | ||
The Law Society of British Columbia | <blockquote>The Law Society of British Columbia<br> | ||
845 Cambie Street | 845 Cambie Street<br> | ||
Vancouver, British Columbia | Vancouver, British Columbia<br> | ||
V6B 4Z9 | V6B 4Z9<br> | ||
Telephone 604-669-2533 | <br> | ||
Facsimile 604-669-5232 | Telephone 604-669-2533<br> | ||
Outside the Lower Mainland, telephone 1-800-903-5300 | Facsimile 604-669-5232<br> | ||
Outside the Lower Mainland, telephone 1-800-903-5300</blockquote> | |||
There is no charge to speak to one of the Law Society's complaints officers and you do not need to hire a lawyer to make a complaint or begin the complaints process. | There is no charge to speak to one of the Law Society's complaints officers and you do not need to hire a lawyer to make a complaint or begin the complaints process. | ||
