Legal calculators: fewer spreadsheets, more precision

Every firm has that spreadsheet that "has always worked". Nobody knows who created it, the formulas were never reviewed and an outdated index can go unnoticed for years. In calculations that end up in a case, a small mistake becomes a big problem.

Where calculators help

• Procedural deadlines in business days, including holidays;
• Monetary adjustment and interest on amounts;
• Simulations of settlements and installment plans;
• Checking the calculations presented by the other side.

Good calculation practices

1. Document the criteria used: index, period, starting point;
2. Keep the statement with the case file;
3. Double-check significant amounts with a second source;
4. Update whenever the applicable interpretation or index changes.

A calculator doesn't replace legal judgment

The tool does the math; the lawyer decides which math to do: the right index, the time markers, how interest applies. These criteria depend on the legislation, the judgment and the case law applicable to the matter.

The time saved

A calculation that used to take half an hour — opening the spreadsheet, checking formulas and formatting the result — now takes a few minutes, with the statement ready to attach.

How IntegraLegal solves this

IntegraLegal brings together legal calculators and a deadline calculator that suggests the final date from the court notice, taking business days and holidays into account. Results can be exported and attached to the case, keeping a history of what was calculated.

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Read also

• AI legal assistant: research, strategy and calculations at any hour
• Final deadline: what it is and how to control it without relying on memory
• How to count procedural deadlines under the CPC without missing the day

Notice: this content is for information only. It does not replace a lawyer's analysis of the specific case. Always check the legislation, case law and rules in force on the date of your consultation.