What Is the Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in Georgia?
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 4 years under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-25.
Legal malpractice Deadlines in Georgia
How long do you have to file a legal malpractice claim in Georgia?
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 4 years under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-25.
When does the clock start for legal malpractice in Georgia?
Generally four years where the representation rested on an oral retainer, and six years under § 9-3-24 where there was a written one.
Can the Georgia deadline for legal malpractice be extended?
The period depends on how the claim is pleaded and on the form of the retainer agreement. This deadline rests on case law applying the contract sections rather than a dedicated statute — confirm before relying on it.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Georgia?
Often, yes. Ante litem notice — 6 months for municipalities under O.C.G.A. §§ 36-33-5, 36-11-1, 50-21-26. Georgia sets three different ante litem deadlines depending on the defendant: six months for a municipality under § 36-33-5, twelve months for a county under § 36-11-1, and twelve months for the State under the Georgia Tort Claims Act, § 50-21-26. The six-mont…
How does Georgia compare to other states for legal malpractice?
Georgia's 4 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 Georgia:
