New & Existing Clients

Book a Consultation

Two quick steps: First, complete the identification form below — required under LSO By-Law 7.1 and takes about 3 minutes. Then choose your appointment time. Booking unlocks automatically once identification is submitted. LAO certificate holders consult free of charge.

Prospective Client Identification

Under Law Society of Ontario By-Law 7.1, we collect identification for all prospective clients at the outset — combining identification and verification in a single step, before your consultation. This takes about 3 minutes and ensures we have everything needed to open your file the moment you retain us.

Why we collect this information:  LSO By-Law 7.1 (Anti-Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) requires lawyers to collect and verify client identity. Rather than a two-step process, we do this in one step upfront — before or at the time you become a client — so your file is ready to open the moment you retain us. We collect your full legal name, date of birth, home address, occupation, and one government-issued photo ID (type, number, expiry date, and issuing jurisdiction). For Family Law matters with a private retainer, we also ask about the source of retainer funds. All information is kept strictly confidential and used only for file-opening and conflict-checking purposes.
Prospective Client Identification — Persaud Hussain LLP
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Identification Required First
Please complete Step 1 above before booking. This is a legal requirement and only takes about 3 minutes.

Book a Consultation

Let's talk about your situation.

With an LAO Certificate
Free
Legal Aid Ontario certificate holders pay nothing for the consultation.
Without an LAO Certificate
$350 + HST
Approx. 30-minute consultation with one of our lawyers.

Not sure if you qualify for Legal Aid? Call us at (416) 826-1155 and we'll help you find out, or visit legalaid.on.ca.

  • 1
    Pick a time that works for you Use the calendar to find an available slot
  • 2
    Complete the client ID intake below Required by LSO By-Law 7.1 — takes about 3 minutes and lets us open your file in advance
  • 3
    Speak with a lawyer Phone, video, or in-person — whichever you prefer
  • 4
    Get your next steps Walk away with a clear understanding of your options and a plan
15-Minute Call
Free screening for new clients  ·  Existing clients billed per retainer
Free
new clients
30-Minute Consultation Most Popular
New client consultation  ·  Free with LAO  ·  Existing clients billed per retainer
$350 + HST
new clients / Free with LAO
1-Hour Extended Consultation
Complex matters  ·  Free with LAO  ·  Existing clients billed per retainer
$500 + HST
new clients / Free with LAO
2-Hour Domestic Violence Consultation LAO Certificate
For clients with a shelter-issued LAO certificate  ·  Domestic violence matters  ·  Free with qualifying certificate
Free
with DV LAO certificate
Who qualifies? This appointment is for clients who hold a Legal Aid Ontario certificate issued by a domestic violence shelter or transition house. If you are unsure whether your certificate qualifies, please call us at (416) 826-1155 before booking.

Hold a Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) certificate? All consultations are free. Call us at (416) 826-1155 to confirm.