What Is the Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 2 years under C.R.S. § 13-80-102(1)(a).
Legal malpractice Deadlines in Colorado
How long do you have to file a legal malpractice claim in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 2 years under C.R.S. § 13-80-102(1)(a).
When does the clock start for legal malpractice in Colorado?
Two years, generally running from discovery of the injury.
Can the Colorado deadline for legal malpractice be extended?
Section 13-80-102's "regardless of the theory upon which suit is brought" language makes it hard to escape into the three-year contract period by pleading the retainer. Because this rests on case law, confirm before relying on it.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Colorado?
Often, yes. Notice of claim within 182 days under C.R.S. § 24-10-109. The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act requires written notice of claim within 182 days after the discovery of the injury, and compliance is a jurisdictional prerequisite to suit. A car accident involving a government vehicle triggers both the 182-day notice a…
How does Colorado compare to other states for legal malpractice?
Colorado'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 Colorado:
