Our mission
Assistance Lawyers was born out of a common understanding by its founders of the role of the lawyer. We believe that technology and new business models will allow the middle class to have access to legal services. We believe that it is finally possible to simplify and democratize the law.
Assistance Lawyers was created to assist citizens who represent themselves in court. Alone? Not anymore: you now have assistance! We understand that most people cannot afford a lawyer. We therefore offer services on an à la carte basis and only when they are needed.
We believe that technology is the key to empowering citizens to represent themselves. When someone is representing themselves, or trying to settle out of court, we believe that the role of the lawyer should remain limited. We try to avoid the high costs and delays associated with legal proceedings. With efficient technology, we hope to give you simple, fast, inexpensive and available access.
Our services are intended for individuals, businesses, unions, public and parapublic organizations, in short, for all those who wish to settle a claim or dispute out of court.
In short, Assistance Lawyers offers an economical and efficient alternative to traditional legal services.
Our Team
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Philippe Lacoursière
Me Philippe Lacoursière holds a Bachelor of Arts (History and Political Science) from McGill University and a Bachelor of Laws from the Université de Montréal (Quebec Bar, 2007). He practiced labor law with McCarthy Tétrault in Montreal, then with the United Food and Commercial Workers and later in the litigation department of Bell Canada.
He founded OnRègle.com with his colleague Alexandre Désy in order to provide people with the tools to deal with their legal problems in an efficient and affordable manner.
Education
SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY
Certification, 2018
UNIVERSITY OF MONTREAL
LL.B., Law, 2006
McGILL UNIVERSITY
B.A., History and Political Science, 2003
Awards and Honours
One of 5 finalists at the Canadian Bar Association's international competition "The Pitch" in Toronto, 2018
1st Prize at the Grindspace XL/Queen's University gas pedal, 2017
2nd prize at the La Ruche Académie Desjardins competition, in Quebec, 2017
Admission to the Bar
Québec, 2007