Get Law Society Complaints Form

Filing a complaint against an attorney can be a daunting process. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for completing the Law Society Complaints Form online, ensuring you can express your concerns effectively and comprehensively.

Follow the steps to fill out the form accurately and efficiently.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Enter your full name in the designated field. This ensures that the Law Society can identify you as the person filing the complaint.
3. Provide your postal address, including street address, city, and zip code. Remember to keep this information up-to-date, as you are responsible for notifying the Law Society of any changes.
4. Fill in your work telephone number in the appropriate section.
5. Identify the name of the attorney firm against which you are lodging a complaint in the specified field.
6. Provide the name and surname of the specific attorney who handled your matter at that firm.
7. Indicate the date of your first consultation with the attorney.
8. Clearly state what you asked the attorney to do on your behalf.
9. Select the nature of your complaint by marking with an X, choosing options such as delay, costs, or not keeping you informed.
10. In the section provided, describe in detail how the attorney failed to meet their obligations. Attach additional pages if necessary to fully explain your concerns.
11. Answer whether this complaint relates to any ongoing legal proceedings. Understand that the Law Society may postpone the complaint if it is linked to such proceedings.
12. State whether the attorney has communicated with you since your instructions were given. If so, provide the details of that communication.
13. Indicate if your matter has been completed and provide the completion date, if applicable.
14. Provide information regarding any new attorney currently representing you if you have terminated the previous attorney's mandate.
15. Respond to whether you have consulted your new attorney about your complaint and provide details if you have.
16. Explain how you would like your complaint to be resolved.
17. Answer questions related to attorney fees including whether you were informed of the costs and if you made any payments.
18. Indicate how you heard about the Law Society by ticking the appropriate option.
19. Finally, ensure to sign the document. You may need a commissioner of oaths to witness your signature.
20. Once all information is accurately filled out, save your changes, download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

Complete your complaint by filling out the Law Society Complaints Form online today.