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Where can I file a complaint against a lawyer?

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Dealing With the Quebec law societies

 HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT A QUEBEC LAWYER,

NOTARY OR 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 Quebec lawyer or Notary

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 Quebec law societies cannot pay you money or

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

 

Law Societies protect lawyers from consumers, not consumers from lawyers

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IT WILL HELP YOUR COMPLAINT!

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Barreau du Québec

 Click to see if a Quebec lawyer has any complaints registered

Complaints about Quebec Lawyers?

 

Barreau du Québec

       445, boulevard Saint-Laurent

       Montreal, QC H2Y 3T8

       Tel.: (514) 954-3400

       Toll free: (800) 361-8495

Chambre des

Notaires du Québec

 Click to see if a Quebec notary has any complaints registered

Complaint information from the

Chambre des notaires du Québec

(protection du public)

 

Chambre des notaires du Québec

 Eaton Centre, 1801 Avenue McGill College, Montréal, QC H3A 0A7

(514) 879-1793

 

Most Quebec lawyers, notaries and paralegals are hard working, honest and reliable.

 Unfortunately, there are bad apples 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

 

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

 

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WHAT HAPPENS TO A  LAWYER IF YOUR COMPLAINT SUCCEEDS?

  • Disciplined lawyers usually receive a modest fine with years to pay.
  • Disbarred lawyers are frequently readmitted after the dust has settled.

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