For the Public

Whether or not you have a claim, you may believe that a lawyer has acted unethically or unprofessionally. We cannot assist you with complaints about a lawyer’s conduct. Conduct complaints are handled separately and independently by the Law Society of British Columbia. Visit the Law Society’s Complaints and Discipline webpage for information.

Claims for theft

If a lawyer has stolen from you, you may be entitled to compensation under trust protection coverage, which we manage.
Claims for negligence

If you believe that a lawyer has made a mistake that has caused you financial loss, you should contact the lawyer and ask them to report the matter to us.
Complaints and claims

If you have made a complaint to the Law Society about a lawyer’s conduct and you also make a claim against the lawyer for compensation for a mistake...
Unhappy about a lawyer’s fees?

We cannot help you with a disagreement about the lawyer’s fees.