Calculators & finders for the questions that come up before counsel does.
Each tool is California-specific and free to use. They are reference, not legal advice — for matters where the answer actually drives a decision, talk to an attorney.
Reference
California statute of limitations finder
Search filing deadlines for the California civil claim types most relevant to business disputes — with citations and clock-trigger rules.
Open the toolDecision tree
LLC vs. corporation decision tree
Five questions to a recommended California entity — single- or multi-member LLC, S-corp, Delaware C-corp, or PC for licensed professionals.
Open the toolCalculator
Judgment enforcement timeline
Enter the judgment date and amount; see accrued statutory interest at 10%, the renewal deadline, and the enforcement window.
Open the toolWizard
1099 vs. W-2 — California ABC test wizard
Walk through California's ABC test plus the AB 5 / AB 2257 carve-outs. Get a classification recommendation with reasoning and risk indicators.
Open the toolCalculator
California LLC annual cost calculator
$800 minimum franchise tax + the graduated LLC fee + Statement of Information. Total California cost of LLC ownership by revenue tier.
Open the toolCalculator
Final paycheck deadline & waiting-time penalty
When are final wages legally due, and what's the § 203 penalty if they're late? Cal. Lab. Code §§ 201–203 calculated for your facts.
Open the toolDecision tool
Should I file a lawsuit?
Six questions on claim value, evidence, defendant solvency, and timeline. Get an expected-value range and a recommendation with rationale.
Open the toolEstimator
California PAGA exposure estimator
Estimate Private Attorneys General Act penalty exposure under Lab. Code § 2699 — class size, pay periods, violation types, and the 2024 reform allocations.
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