What Is the Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in Utah?
In Utah, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 4 years under Utah Code § 78B-2-307.
Legal malpractice Deadlines in Utah
How long do you have to file a legal malpractice claim in Utah?
In Utah, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally 4 years under Utah Code § 78B-2-307.
When does the clock start for legal malpractice in Utah?
Four years generally, though a claim framed on a written retainer may attract the six-year § 78B-2-309.
Can the Utah deadline for legal malpractice be extended?
Because this rests on case law and on how the claim is pleaded, confirm before relying on it.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Utah?
Often, yes. Notice of claim within 1 year under Utah Code § 63G-7-402. The Governmental Immunity Act of Utah requires a notice of claim to be filed within one year after the claim arises, and suit within one year after the claim is denied. That one year replaces the four years an ordinary Utah personal injury claimant would get —…
How does Utah compare to other states for legal malpractice?
Utah'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 Utah:
