What is the limitation period for an action against an attorney for violation of a professional obligation?

An action against an attorney for violation of a professional obligation (other than an action for fraud) must be commenced within one year after the plaintiff discovers, or through the use of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the facts constituting the wrongful act or omission, but not later than four years after the wrongful act or omission. ( 340.6, subd. (a).) The limitation applies to claims for negligent misrepresentation but not actual fraud. (Quintilliani v. Mannerino (1998) 62 Cal.App.4th 54, 69-70.) The limitation period is tolled while the attorney continues to represent the client in the same subject matter. ( 340.6, subd. (a)(2).)

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