Selecting a lawyer

When I opened my office I needed an accountant. I asked around and I was given the name of an accountant. I used him for several years. He took a little longer to do things than I would have liked but he was reasonably priced and he got the job done. Then one year I received a notice from the governing body of accountants informing me that my accountant’s practice was no longer operating. It seems he was not running his office as smoothly as he was dealing with my files. So, I needed another accountant. I was in a similar position to clients looking for a family law lawyer – how do you get a good professional?

I asked around. I asked other lawyers. I have been working with my current accountant – Michael Brown at Parker, Prins, Lebano Chartered Accountants – for several years now. I am very happy with his work.

Word of mouth is a good way to go. It is a time-honoured way of finding a professional – one that worked for me in obtaining an accountant. That is how I found my car mechanic, dentist, carpet guy etc.

A lot of people look on the internet now. That is why I have put a lot of information on this website – to give you an idea of who I am and how I practice. I have had many clients over the years who review the web-site then send me an email and say they want to retain me.

There are referral services available e.g. Lawyer Referral Service operated by the Law Society of Upper Canada, employee assistance referral programs etc.