What Is the Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 4 years under NMSA 1978, §§ 37-1-4, 37-1-8.
Legal malpractice Deadlines in New Mexico
How long do you have to file a legal malpractice claim in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 4 years under NMSA 1978, §§ 37-1-4, 37-1-8.
When does the clock start for legal malpractice in New Mexico?
Four years under § 37-1-4, or three under § 37-1-8 — the New Mexico Court of Appeals has not needed to choose.
Can the New Mexico deadline for legal malpractice be extended?
Delta Automatic decided the case on facts where both periods had run, so the question remains open. Confirm before relying on either figure.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in New Mexico?
Often, yes. Suit within 2 years under the Tort Claims Act under NMSA 1978, §§ 41-4-15, 41-4-16. The New Mexico Tort Claims Act allows two years to bring suit under § 41-4-15, cutting the general three-year injury period. Cozart v. Town of Bernalillo holds this two-year period, rather than the one-year limit in § 37-1-24 for suits against a city, town or…
How does New Mexico compare to other states for legal malpractice?
New Mexico's 4 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 New Mexico:
