What Is the Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 3 years under Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 52-577, 52-584.
Legal malpractice Deadlines in Connecticut
How long do you have to file a legal malpractice claim in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 3 years under Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 52-577, 52-584.
When does the clock start for legal malpractice in Connecticut?
Three years from the act under § 52-577, or two years from discovery with a three-year repose under § 52-584, depending on the theory.
Can the Connecticut deadline for legal malpractice be extended?
Which section governs is contested and fact-specific. Do not publish a single figure without checking.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Connecticut?
Often, yes. Written notice within 90 days for highway defect claims under Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 13a-149, 7-465. Connecticut requires written notice within 90 days for a claim against a municipality arising from a defective road or bridge under § 13a-149, which is also the exclusive remedy for such claims. Indemnification claims against a municipality for an employee's a…
How does Connecticut compare to other states for legal malpractice?
Connecticut's 3 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 Connecticut:
