What Is the Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in Maine?
In Maine, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 6 years under 14 M.R.S. § 752.
Legal malpractice Deadlines in Maine
How long do you have to file a legal malpractice claim in Maine?
In Maine, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 6 years under 14 M.R.S. § 752.
When does the clock start for legal malpractice in Maine?
Six years.
Can the Maine deadline for legal malpractice be extended?
Design professionals — architects and engineers — have their own regime under § 752-A: four years from discovery, no more than ten years after substantial completion. Attorneys are not covered by that section.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Maine?
Often, yes. Notice within 180 days; suit within 2 years under 14 M.R.S. §§ 8107, 8110. The Maine Tort Claims Act requires written notice to the governmental entity within 180 days of accrual under § 8107, and suit within two years under § 8110 — a third of the six years an ordinary Maine claimant gets. The Act also caps damages. A claim against…
How does Maine compare to other states for legal malpractice?
Maine's 6 years is among the longest in the country. 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 Maine:
