What Is the Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 3 years under Miss. Code § 15-1-49.
Legal malpractice Deadlines in Mississippi
How long do you have to file a legal malpractice claim in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 3 years under Miss. Code § 15-1-49.
When does the clock start for legal malpractice in Mississippi?
Three years, generally from discovery of the injury.
Can the Mississippi deadline for legal malpractice be extended?
Section 15-1-36 covers malpractice arising from "medical, surgical or other professional services," so whether it reaches attorneys is worth confirming before relying on the catch-all.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Mississippi?
Often, yes. One year under the Tort Claims Act under Miss. Code § 11-46-11. The Mississippi Tort Claims Act imposes a one-year limitations period in § 11-46-11 that is significantly shorter than the three-year catch-all, and Mississippi courts have held the MTCA period controls — the general savings provisions in ch. 15-1 do not apply…
How does Mississippi compare to other states for legal malpractice?
Mississippi'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 Mississippi:
