You can always seek a confidential second opinion before taking action. I am also happy to provide consultations to people who are concerned about current representation. But a legal malpractice case is generally brought when the original or underlying case can no longer be salvaged. It is also true that a legal malpractice case may not be permitted until it is certain that the original case is beyond any possible repair. In hotly contested cases, that go unsettled, one party is the loser.
Attorneys often do outstanding work in losing efforts.
The best answer to this question is that it depends on the state you live in. The time you are allowed to file suit or to file a bar complaint will vary by state. In Nevada, you have 4 years to file a bar complaint. An action against an attorney . This time limitation is tolled for any period during which the attorney . . .