LEGAL SERVICES IN NOVA SCOTIA

Where to get Legal Information:

Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia

The Society provides legal information and resources about the law for Nova Scotians. Their office is located at 5523 B Young Street, Halifax

Telephone:      (902) 454-2198

Fax:                (902) 455-3105

Web Site:        http://www.legalinfo.org/

Email:             lisns@legalinfo.org

Other Information Resources

Other general legal information may be available through the Public Libraries, Dalhousie Law School or other community agencies.

How to Find A Lawyer

Yellow Pages: Lawyers and firms are listed in the Yellow Pages. In addition, lawyers may advertise in the areas in which they prefer to practise, and a guide to lawyers by areas of practise are included in the yellow pages.

Lawyer Referral Service -

Telephone:      (902) 455-3135

Toll free:         1-800-665-9779

The Legal Profession

The Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society is responsible for governing the legal profession in the Province. One of its functions is to regulate the conduct of its members; any complaints about a lawyer’s conduct should be addressed to the Director of Discipline, The Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society, 101-1645 Granville Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1X3

If you cannot afford a Lawyer:

The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission provides legal assistance to people who cannot afford to pay for the service of a lawyer. Assistance is provided for all types of legal problems. The office nearest you is 400-5475 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3T2

    Telephone: (902) 420-6583

Dalhousie Legal Aid Service is community based legal aid clinic which provides free legal services to individuals in many areas of law. More information can be obtained by contacting the Dalhousie Legal Aid Service. Legal advise is not given over the phone; however personal appointments can be arranged.

   Telephone: (902) 423-8105

                                    January 2009