Here are some example of complaints which law societies will deal with (from the website of the Law Society of British Columbia):

• A lawyer fails to tell you what's happening in your case.
• A lawyer does not reply to your phone calls or letters.
• A lawyer is working for opposing sides in the same case.
• A lawyer has told other people about a client's confidential matters without the client's permission.
• A lawyer is working for a client against someone who used to be a client.
• A lawyer's cheque is returned NSF.
• A lawyer acts for a client when the lawyer is in business with the client.
• A lawyer is rude.
• A lawyer does not appear to be able to handle your case, whether through lack of knowledge or other problems.
• A lawyer fails to account for funds held on the client's behalf.
• A lawyer has stolen your money.
• A lawyer is facing criminal charges.

Law Societies cannot reduce your lawyer's bill. Communicate with the Law Society in your province or territory for information on how to have your lawyer's bill reviewed. The Law Society of Alberta provides good information on Understanding Your Lawyer's Fee.

Law Society of	Web information on filing a complaint	Send your complaint in writing to:
British Columbia	Complaint Information from the Law Society of British Columbia	Law Society of British Columbia 845 Cambie Street Vancouver, BC V6B 4Z9 Or phone number: (604) 669-2533, fax number (604) 669-5232. Toll-free in B.C. 1-800-903-5300.
Alberta	Complaint Information from the Law Society of Alberta	Law Society of Alberta Suite 600 919 - 11th Avenue S. W. Calgary, AB T2R 1P3 Or call a Complaints Officer at (403) 229-4724 in Calgary or at (780) 429-3343 (Edmonton) For complaints about lawyers in Red Deer or north of Red Deer, Tel: (780) 429-3343 Toll free: 1-800-272-8839 Fax: (780) 424-1620 For complaints about lawyers south of Red Deer, Tel: (403) 229-4799 Toll free: 1-800-661-9003 (ext. 4799) Fax: (403) 228-1728
Saskatchewan	Complaint information from the Law Society of Saskatchewan	Law Society of Saskatchewan 1100 - 2002 Victoria Ave. Regina, SK S4P 0R7
Manitoba	Complaint Information from the Law Society of Manitoba	Law Society of Manitoba 219 Kennedy Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1S8
Ontario	Complaint information from the Law Society of Upper Canada	The Law Society of Upper Canada 130 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5H 2N6 Tel: 1 (800) 268-7568 General Inquiries: 1 (416) 947-3310 Or complete the online Complaints Helpform.
Barreau du Québec	Barreau du Québec	Barreau du Québec 445, boulevard Saint-Laurent Montréal, QC H2Y 3T8 Tel.: (514) 954-3400 Toll free: (800) 361-8495
Chambre des Notaires du Québec	Complaint information from the Chambre des notaires du Québec(protection du public)	Chambre des notaires du Québec 800 Place-Victoria, bureau 700 C. P. 162 Montréal, QC H4Z 1L8 Tel.: (514) 879-1793 poste 913 Toll free: 1-800-NOTAIRE
New Brunswick	Frequently asked questions regarding complaints against lawyers	Law Society of New Brunswick Suite 206, 1133 Regent Street Fredericton, NB E3B 3Z2 Tel: (506) 458-8540 Fax: (506) 451-1421
Nova Scotia	Nova Scotia Barristers' Society	Nova Scotia Barristers' Society 1101-1645 Granville Street Halifax, NS B3J 1X3
Prince Edward Island	Discipline handout (pdf)	The Secretary-Treasurer The Law Society of Prince Edward Island P.O. Box 128, 49 Water Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 7K2
Newfoundland and Labrador	Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador	The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador 198 Water Street PO Box 1028 St. John's, NF A1C 5M3 Tel: 1 (902) 566-1666 Fax: 1(902) 368-7557
Northwest Territories	Law Society of the Northwest Territories	Law Society of the Northwest Territories 4918 - 50th Street Lower Level Laurentian Building P.O. Box 1298 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N9 Tel: 1 (867) 873-3828 Fax: 1 (867) 873-6344
Yukon	Law Society of Yukon	Law Society of Yukon Suite 201, 302 Steele Street Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C5
Nunavut	Law Society of Nunavut	Law Society of Yukon Suite 202 - 302 Steele Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C5 Tel: (867) 668-4231 Fax: (867) 667-7556