Can I sue my attorney for legal malpractice even if he is appealing my case?

Yes, you can sue your attorney for legal malpractice even if he is appealing your case.In fact, it is imperative that you consult with a legal malpractice attorney before the appeal is decided if you have reason to believe your attorney committed a mistake or error.Otherwise, the statute of limitations may run on your legal malpractice claim.The statute of limitations begins to run when you have sufficient facts to put you on notice of a potential claim, not after an appellate decision is rendered.

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