What Is the Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in Oregon?
In Oregon, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 2 years under ORS § 12.110(4).
Legal malpractice Deadlines in Oregon
How long do you have to file a legal malpractice claim in Oregon?
In Oregon, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 2 years under ORS § 12.110(4). The full rule is: 2 Years (5-yr outer limit).
When does the clock start for legal malpractice in Oregon?
Two years from discovery, with the same five-year outer limit.
Can the Oregon deadline for legal malpractice be extended?
Because § 12.110(4) is drafted around professional malpractice as a category, it reaches attorneys without needing a separate statute — cleaner than the contract-versus-tort split that complicates Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Oregon?
Often, yes. Notice of claim within 180 days under ORS § 30.275. The Oregon Tort Claims Act requires notice of claim to the public body within 180 days of the alleged loss or injury, and within one year for wrongful death. Notice is a condition precedent to suit. The Act also caps damages. URL points at ch. 12 and should be…
How does Oregon compare to other states for legal malpractice?
Oregon'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 Oregon:
