Last reviewed in May 2023 by the Clicklaw Editors

In order to have the best experience working with your lawyer, you should know what to expect from him/her, as well as what your lawyer expects from you.

Good starting points include:

• Overview: Get Help, from Justice Education Society of BC, has information on hiring a lawyer, free and low cost legal help, and how to prepare for a meeting with a lawyer.
• Legal Help, from the Legal Aid BC Family Law in BC website, has a section called "Working with a Lawyer". It provides tips for working well with a lawyer, including preparing for meetings, keeping records, helping the lawyer work efficiently, and following through on your responsibilities. It also has information on what you can expect from a (family law) lawyer.
• Working with Your Legal Aid Lawyer, from Legal Aid BC, outlines client and lawyer responsibilities to help them both know what to expect from a legal aid contract.
• Working With a Lawyer, from the Law Society of BC, gives tips on what to do before your first meeting, during your meeting, and on keeping your costs down.

Need more help?

• Find more help near you on Clicklaw HelpMap.

See our related common questions:

• How do I make a complaint against my lawyer?
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