The PracticePRO program provides risk management, claims prevention and law practice management information to Ontario lawyers. Our resources, precedents and checklists will help you take proactive steps to avoid a legal malpractice claim, and show you how to grow a successful and thriving law practice.
As of July 1, 2026, Ontario’s accident benefits coverage is changing significantly, and some injured persons may have little or no accident benefits coverage even if they are not at fault. Certain accident benefits that were previously mandatory as part of the auto insurance policy will become optional in Ontario. Even if the auto policy… Read More »
Categories: Civil Litigation, Online OnlyMessage from the Chair Lawyers in Ontario in 2025 encountered what could be described as an unpredictable environment including transformational changes in technology, political upheaval and social unrest. When the environment in which we work becomes less predictable, insurance tends tobecome even more valuable. LAWPRO works to keep premiums as low as possible but its… Read More »
Categories: 2026 April - Year in Review 2025Most professional problems don’t begin dramatically. They start small: a missed detail, an unclear instruction, a process that breaks under pressure, a tool that introduces unintended risk, or changes in law and practice that are difficult to keep pace with. In that environment, lawyers need a professional liability insurer they can rely on. Protecting insureds… Read More »
Categories: 2026 April - Year in Review 2025REPAIRS When LAWPRO is quickly alerted to potential claims, we can often rectify the problem and prevent losses and further lawsuits from arising. Our counsel know how to best address issues such as limitation periods, actions that have been struck from the trial list, breach of court-ordered timetables, and other repairable matters. Here are some… Read More »
Categories: 2026 April - Year in Review 2025Land 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.
