To ensure your representative is active and legally licensed to practice in the province, you can directly search theThe Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) website at www.lsuc.on.ca. Representatives who have not complied with the requirement to apply for licensing must arrange for the transfer of their files to a person who is authorized to act as a lawyer or paralegal.
The changes began May 1st, 2007, LSUC became responsible for regulating the paralegal profession, as a result of amendments to the Law Society Act brought about by Bill 14. Business corporations previously providing legal services in the Province of Ontario could cease to be permissible following paralegal licensing. The LSUC will accept advance applications for corporate name approval on certificates of authorization from current paralegal applicants seeking to provide legal services through a professional corporation rather than as sole practitioners or partners.
After October 31, 2007, only paralegal candidates for licensing may continue to practice by the LSUC with a completed application to enter the licensing process. Not all paralegals are required to apply for a license and we recommend you contact LSUC to obtain information about paralegals who are exempt from licensing. WSIB or WSIAT cannot provide you with this information. Further information outlining what is considered permissible is available on the pages of the Law Society of Upper Canada.Paralegal Regulation
Below is the direct link to search licensed representatives or if necessary, the required forms needed to submit a complaint to the Law Society.
Lawyer and Paralegal Directory
LSUC Complaints