Abraham Grunwald, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Noah Bronkesh, Esq.

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the six‑year statute of limitations for a legal‑malpractice claim begins to run when the client knows or should know of both injury and fault, which occurred on July 31, 1984, and therefore reversed the Appellate Division and reinstated the trial court’s summary‑judgment dismissal as time‑barred. Justice O’Hern dissented, arguing the limitations period should be tolled while the underlying case is on appeal.