MI SB1296

Establishes a 6-year statute of repose for legal malpractice actions against attorneys and law firms, measured from the date of the act or omission that is the basis for the claim, whichever expires earlier than the standard statute of limitations.

Legal malpractice actions that are not commenced within the 6-year period are barred, regardless of when the plaintiff discovered the malpractice.

Defines "attorney-at-law" as any individual licensed to practice law in Michigan or elsewhere, and "law firm" as any entity primarily engaged in practicing law, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and legal services organizations.

Amends existing malpractice provisions to reference the new legal malpractice statute of repose in section 5838b alongside existing repose provisions in sections 5838a and 5839.

Effective immediately upon approval by the Governor on January 2, 2013.