CONTINUOUS-REPRESENTATION DOCTRINE

continuous-representation doctrine.The principle that the limitations period for bringing a legal-malpractice action is tolled as long as the lawyer continues the representation that is related to the negligent act or omission. [Cases: Limitation of Actions  55(3). C.J.S. Limitations of Actions §§ 159, 166, 171–175; Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers § 108.] [Blacks Law 8th]