What Is the Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in Alabama?
In Alabama, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 2 years under Ala. Code § 6-5-574.
Legal malpractice Deadlines in Alabama
How long do you have to file a legal malpractice claim in Alabama?
In Alabama, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 2 years under Ala. Code § 6-5-574.
When does the clock start for legal malpractice in Alabama?
Two years, generally, under the Legal Services Liability Act.
Can the Alabama deadline for legal malpractice be extended?
Alabama consolidated all claims against legal service providers into a single statutory cause of action, which affects both the period and the pleading. Verify § 6-5-574 directly and repoint the URL.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Alabama?
Often, yes. Sworn claim to a municipality within 6 months under Ala. Code §§ 11-47-23, 11-47-192. Alabama requires claims against a municipality to be presented within six months of accrual under § 11-47-23, and personal injury claims within six months under § 11-47-192. Counties have their own presentment rules. These sit on top of the ordinary limitation…
How does Alabama compare to other states for legal malpractice?
Alabama's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 18 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for legal malpractice ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Legal Malpractice Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the legal malpractice deadline in Alabama:
