What Is the Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 3 years under S.C. Code § 15-3-530(5).
Legal malpractice Deadlines in South Carolina
How long do you have to file a legal malpractice claim in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 3 years under S.C. Code § 15-3-530(5).
When does the clock start for legal malpractice in South Carolina?
Three years, running from when the client knew or should have known of the cause of action.
Can the South Carolina deadline for legal malpractice be extended?
Because this rests on case law applying the general subsection, confirm before relying on it.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in South Carolina?
Often, yes. Verified claim within 1 year; suit within 2 years under S.C. Code §§ 15-78-80, 15-78-110. Under the South Carolina Tort Claims Act, a claimant who files a verified claim within one year gets two years from the date of loss to bring suit; a claimant who does not file a verified claim gets only two years, and the Act's own limitations provision in §…
How does South Carolina compare to other states for legal malpractice?
South Carolina'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 South Carolina:
