What Is the Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in Indiana?
In Indiana, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 2 years under Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4(a)(1).
Legal malpractice Deadlines in Indiana
How long do you have to file a legal malpractice claim in Indiana?
In Indiana, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 2 years under Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4(a)(1).
When does the clock start for legal malpractice in Indiana?
Two years, generally running from when the client discovered or should have discovered the injury.
Can the Indiana deadline for legal malpractice be extended?
Indiana's discovery rule governs accrual. Because this rests on case law rather than express statutory text, confirm before relying on it.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Indiana?
Often, yes. Tort claim notice — 180 days local, 270 days state under Ind. Code §§ 34-13-3-8, 34-13-3-6. The Indiana Tort Claims Act requires notice to a political subdivision within 180 days of the loss, and notice to a state agency within 270 days. The notice is a precondition to suit and the two-year limitations period still applies on top of it. Indiana also…
How does Indiana compare to other states for legal malpractice?
Indiana'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 Indiana:
