The Law Society regulates Ontario lawyers and paralegal licensees in the public interest.
We ensure that these individuals:
• Are licensed and insured
• Are qualified to help you through the legal process
• Meet standards of learning, competence and professional conduct.
In some situations, you may either choose a lawyer or a paralegal to assist you. In others, you will need to speak with a lawyer. Please see Choosing the Right Legal Professional for more information. You may also want to review the Helping You With Your Legal Needs brochure.
Make sure you protect yourself and check our Directory or contact the Law Society to confirm that the person you are thinking of hiring is a licensed legal professional.
The York Region Law Association is a community focused professional organization of lawyers. Using funds derived from membership fees and various grants, it operates and maintains the Law Association and Library, which is located at the Newmarket Courthouse.
The Association maintains standing committees which are mandated to regularly address concerns specific to the practice of law within the Region and which committees are in regular communication with the different levels of court as well as other offices and organizations. The YRLA also organizes continuing legal education sessions and regular social functions, as well as informational and educational meetings
