What Is the Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in Kansas?
In Kansas, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 2 years under K.S.A. §§ 60-513, 60-512.
Legal malpractice Deadlines in Kansas
How long do you have to file a legal malpractice claim in Kansas?
In Kansas, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 2 years under K.S.A. §§ 60-513, 60-512.
When does the clock start for legal malpractice in Kansas?
Two years where pleaded in tort under § 60-513, or three years where pleaded on an implied contract under § 60-512.
Can the Kansas deadline for legal malpractice be extended?
Pancake House sets out the distinction expressly, so the period turns on how the claim is framed. Confirm the theory before relying on either figure.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Kansas?
Often, yes. Written notice to a municipality within 120 days under K.S.A. § 12-105b. Section 12-105b requires written notice to the clerk or governing body of a municipality before commencing an action under the Kansas Tort Claims Act, generally within 120 days of the loss. The municipality then has 120 days to review, during which the limitat…
How does Kansas compare to other states for legal malpractice?
Kansas'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 Kansas:
