This program has been approved for Ohio CLE credit only.

Ohio lawyers can finally breathe a sigh of relief. With the passage of Senate Bill 13 and the corrective legislation in House Bill 179, Ohio has enacted a statute of repose for legal malpractice claims—bringing long-overdue finality to professional liability exposure. This presentation unpacks the key changes, including the shift from the discovery rule to a fixed four-year cutoff, the implications of Elliot v. Durrani, and how the legislature stepped in to ensure that repose means repose.

Whether you're actively practicing, considering retirement, or just tired of storing decades-old files “just in case,” this session is for you. We’ll cover what the new law does, who it protects, and the practical steps attorneys can take to benefit from it. Don’t miss this opportunity to understand how Ohio’s legal malpractice landscape has changed—and how it now aligns with the repose protections long enjoyed by other professionals.

This presentation is ideal for estate planners, litigators, managing partners, and any Ohio attorney concerned about long-tail malpractice exposure.

Presented by: Mark M. Mikhaiel, Esq., Schneider Bell