The Legal Services Commission is an independent body that helps to maintain legal practitioner standards and public trust and confidence in the legal profession. Located in Brisbane, Queensland, the Commission has an office in the Brisbane CBD, although it is currently undergoing construction work.
The Commission's primary focus is on regulating the legal profession in Queensland, handling complaints and investigations, and providing information to the public and legal practitioners. They offer guidance on choosing a lawyer, understanding legal costs, and navigating the complaints process.
The Legal Services Commission operates primarily in Queensland, with its main office located in the Brisbane CBD. Despite the current construction work, the Commission remains accessible via phone or online enquiry.
The Commission has notable expertise in handling complaints and investigations related to legal practitioners, as well as providing information on personal injury and proceedings, claim farming, and sexual harassment. They also offer resources and guidelines for legal practitioners on compliance and audits.
The Commission provides a unique service by maintaining a public record of disciplinary actions taken against legal practitioners, known as the Queensland Discipline Register. This register is accessible to the public, allowing individuals to make informed decisions when engaging a lawyer. In addition to their regulatory functions, the Commission offers a range of resources and information for both the public and legal practitioners, including annual reports, policies, and guidelines. They also provide a complaints process and support for individuals who have
It took almost six months for the QLD Legal Services Commission to respond to an email requesting information to assist in submitting a complaint about a solicitor. During that time I left multiple messages via phone (as no one answered the phone) following up however my calls were not returned
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