Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland & Labrador (PLIAN)

The Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland & Labrador (PLIAN) is an independent non-profit organization and registered charity dedicated to educating Newfoundlanders and Labradorians about the law, with the intent of increasing and improving access to justice.

PLIAN operates a Legal Information Line and Lawyer Referral Service from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Monday to Friday) and from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Wednesdays only). Through the Legal Information Line, clients can receive general legal information and assistance with navigation of the legal system. As part of the Legal Information Line, PLIAN’s Lawyer Referral Service offers clients referrals to participating lawyers. Lawyers who register with this service agree to provide an initial 30-minute consultation at a cost of $40 (taxes included).

To contact the Legal Information Line and Lawyer Referral Service, contact PLIAN at 1-888-660-7788/709-722-2643 or email info@publiclegalinfo.com.