Yes, the statute of limitations for professional negligence, also referred to as legal malpractice, is six [6] years in New Jersey. This also applies to claims of breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty claims against attorneys. Under certain circumstances, the period is tolled or extended for various reasons.
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