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Multi-Discipline Partnerships with Non-licensee Partner(s)

Under By-law 7 of the Law Society Act, licensees, including lawyers, may apply to the Law Society for approval to enter into partnership with non-licensee professionals who are qualified to practise a profession, trade or occupation that supports or supplements the licensee’s practice (such as accountants, patent agents, trademark agents, etc.). When these professionals (“non-licensee partner(s)”) enter into partnership with lawyers they are required to maintain professional liability insurance coverage through LAWPRO.

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Who is eligible for this coverage and how to apply

All non-licensee partners who are in partnership with one or more lawyer(s) are required to secure professional liability insurance coverage through LAWPRO, and must complete a multi-discipline Application Form.

For detailed information on the mandatory insurance for non-licensee partner(s), see By-Law 7, Part II of the Law Society Act.

How much coverage do I have?

The LAWPRO policy provides a maximum of $1 million per claim and $2 million in the aggregate coverage for claims brought against you, as an insured non-licensee partner. The policy limits apply to both claims expenses and indemnity payments together.

If you are joining or establishing a Multi-Discipline Partnership (MDP)

Once the Law Society of Ontario has conditionally approved the partnership, a representative of the firm must contact LAWPRO for the MDP application form. For an application form contact Helen Payne at 416-598-5899 or 1-800-410-1013 or [email protected]

When approved, the policy will be put in place and policy documentation will be forwarded to the licensee.


Land Acknowledgement

The offices of LAWPRO are located on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples. Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit. LAWPRO respects and acknowledges the histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit nations.

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