What Is the Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in Montana?
In Montana, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 3 years under Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-206.
Legal malpractice Deadlines in Montana
How long do you have to file a legal malpractice claim in Montana?
In Montana, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 3 years under Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-206.
When does the clock start for legal malpractice in Montana?
Three years, reportedly, under the dedicated legal malpractice section.
Can the Montana deadline for legal malpractice be extended?
Montana is one of a minority of states with a standalone legal malpractice statute. Because a claim can also be framed as breach of a professional services contract — which would attract the eight-year § 27-2-202(1) period — the characterisation matters. Confirm § 27-2-206 directly.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Montana?
Often, yes. Separate limits for local government claims under Mont. Code Ann. §§ 27-2-209, 2-9-301. MCA § 27-2-209 sets its own periods for actions against a local government or local government official, separate from the general tort rules. Claims against the State must be presented to the Department of Administration under § 2-9-301 before suit. Not confi…
How does Montana compare to other states for legal malpractice?
Montana'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 Montana:
