About Best Canada Lawyers

A clearer starting point for finding a lawyer

Legal matters are personal, and choosing representation deserves more than an advertisement. Best Canada Lawyers makes public review evidence easier to compare across firms, locations and practice areas. A ranking can inform research without replacing your judgment.

Founded by Dan Toombs

Dan Toombs brings nearly 30 years in the legal profession — first as a practising lawyer and law reformer, then building businesses that serve the legal industry. Best Canada Lawyers is part of a global network of transparent legal rankings platforms, with a Canadian focus.

Canada-wide, jurisdiction-aware

Canada has ten provinces and three territories. Lawyers are regulated locally. Check professional status with the appropriate law society. Quebec’s civil-law tradition, Indigenous Law and Francophone Legal Services are part of the Canadian landscape. English and French reviews count equally.

Independent, not a regulator

We are not a law firm, referral service, law society or accreditation body. Scores reflect public review evidence, not court results or a guarantee of professional quality. Reviewer identities and client relationships are not independently verified. Paid services and award licensing never influence rankings.

Read the BCL Score methodology. General information only, not legal advice.