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Demand letters
on attorney letterhead.
Legal counsel
delivered like never before
for individuals and small businesses.*
The first affordable, always-available counsel
for small businesses and individuals.
TYPE: COMMERCIAL_ENTITY
Small Business
Legal architecture for corporate operations.
$40k+
Basic legal needs over first ~5 years
2.5M+
Small businesses skip attorney help due to cost each year
TYPE: PRIVATE_CITIZEN
Individual
Personal legal rights and asset management.
$35k+
Expected legal spend over a lifetime
40M+
Americans with unmet legal needs each year
Counsel in your pocket
Always accessible by email. Shoot us a message anytime — nights, weekends, whenever you need us.
You don't need to know what you need
Just describe your problem or business need and we handle the rest. No legal jargon required.
We remember everything
We track your entire legal life automatically. Every time you reach out, your counsel is fully up to date.
AI + attorneys, seamlessly
Our AI and attorneys work together so attorneys get 4x as much done — savings we pass to you.
Licensed attorneys, real accountability
Every output is produced or reviewed by licensed attorneys. Not an unsupervised AI chatbot.
Counsel in your pocket
Always accessible by email. Shoot us a message anytime — nights, weekends, whenever you need us.
Dedicated & Kind Legal Team
Very impressive work. I have worked with over 20 lawyers in the states and they are by far the most efficient. Communication was swift, assistants helped prepare the lawyer and they listened to all my needs. Trust is #1 and I will come back to them for all my future needs.
Harley
Outstanding Legal Support for Small Claims Preparation
The knowledgeable attorney clearly explained small claims processes, organized materials effectively, and provided confidence-building support through hearing preparation.
Jessica Henning
Don't think twice, use them!
serfsUp helped me navigate rat infestation-related small claims cases, determining liability between owner and management. Josh provided excellent communication throughout the difficult ordeal.
Heather de Armas
Absolutely incredible team
Josh, Lisa, and team were exceptionally responsive communicators who went above and beyond during stressful situations, offering proactive guidance and demonstrating genuine care beyond case closure.
Vivek Pandit
Exceptional Advocacy During a Stressful Process
Josh and Lisa provided comprehensive support through a lengthy landlord dispute, handling negotiations and securing a rightful settlement while significantly reducing family stress and burden.
Paul
INVALUABLE HELP
Josh and team prevented me from signing potentially harmful documentation after property management issues, providing critical intervention during the small claims process.
Katherine
Fantastic support for tenants: helped me win a ~$6,000 settlement
The team filled the gap for a tenant with habitability issues, providing knowledgeable guidance, evidence organization, and a settlement demand letter that secured approximately $6,000 landlord compensation.
Raphael C.
5 Star Legal Team
serfsUp showed expertise and genuine care, describing responsive, detailed service for case assistance. I recommend them to anyone seeking results-oriented representation.
Valisa Mills
Great experience
The team was responsive, understanding, and thorough in providing comfort before court proceedings. I strongly recommend their service.
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Articles and free tools
Articles
Why Demand Letters Without Law Firm Letterhead Don’t Work
Demand letters without attorney letterhead rarely get results. We investigate the evidence on response rates and explain why many paid demand letter services are a waste of money.
Can You Get Unemployment If You Were Fired? Fired vs. Quit vs. Laid Off — Explained
Whether you were fired, quit, or laid off determines your unemployment eligibility. Here is what the law actually says for each scenario — and what to do if you have already been denied.
Unemployment Appeal Deadlines by State: Every State's Filing Window
Most states give you only 10 to 30 days to appeal an unemployment denial. Find your state's exact deadline, whether it's calendar or business days, and what happens if you miss it.
Free Tools
Demand Letter Generator
Generate a professional demand letter for free. Get it on attorney letterhead for $39.
Free tool →Security Deposit Interest Calculator
Calculate interest owed on your security deposit and generate demand letters.
Free tool →Worst Landlords
Search HPD violations and complaints by address or landlord name.
Free tool →Who we built this for
Individuals
You have a dispute that traditional attorneys don't work well for. They're too expensive for the amount at stake. But you need more than DIY templates or unsupervised AI to feel confident the job is done right.
Common situations:
Security deposit disputes with landlords
Demand letters for unpaid invoices or damages
Small claims court preparation and filing
Improper review takedowns
Contract review before signing
Small Businesses
You have disputes and contract drafting needs that traditional attorneys don't work well for. They're too expensive for the stage you're at. But you need more than DIY or unsupervised AI to feel confident the job is done right.
Common situations:
Terms of service, privacy policies, and website compliance
Contractor agreements and NDAs
Client contracts, SOWs, and MSAs
Chargeback defense and platform dispute responses
IP protection and trademark filings
How we compare
Start with a message. Then we take over.
Intake
Approximately 10 min
Message
Email us describing your issue
Upload
Attachment by email, Google Drive link, or secure upload link we'll provide you
Context
We consult your vault for past relevant interactions
Planning
Anywhere from 10 - 90 min
Gather
Clarifying questions and document requests for more information
Estimate
Whether fits a flat fee service on our pricing menu or will require hourly services. We promise a completion time
Outline
Execution steps to be confirmed with you.
Execution
Anywhere from 10 min - a few weeks
Notification
Notify you at each step by email
Completion
Vault finished product. Return to you via email
Escalation
If task requires further Common Counsel hourly services or outside referral, we notify you and propose escalation plan
Access professional help like you access everything else: on demand.
Structured like a firm, accessible like a chat.
Pricing and membership
À-la-carte services
Flat fee
Hourly services
First time customers
Complementary 30 min session with an attorney
Membership
Annual commitment, billed monthly
Rise
$600 in credits to use throughout the year on any à-la-carte services
25% off published flat fee rates beyond credit
1 hour attorney video consults per year
10% off attorney hourly services beyond hour included
Add-on:
Ascend
$1,800 in credits to use throughout the year on any à-la-carte services
40% off published flat fee rates beyond credit
3 hours attorney video consults per year
15% off attorney hourly services beyond 3 hours included
Add-on:
All plans include:
Unlimited written Q&A
Get answers to brief legal questions anytime
Credits roll forward during active term
Unused credits expire at annual renewal (12 months)
Estimate your cost
Describe your legal need and we'll match it to our flat-fee services.
We publish what others hide, providing flat-fee pricing for nearly every service.
Most platforms still quote after checkout. Common Counsel lists every rate publicly, from small-claims kits to contract drafts, because predictability is part of professionalism.
Because the legal system
wasn't designed for everyone else.
I couldn't even figure out where to start.
It's so hard to suss out and evaluate attorneys cheaply. Even with the online services like Rocket Lawyer, I get confused on what the difference is between "legal advice" and "legal information." Common Counsel is super easy because they're just a text away and they get back to you so fast. I know their counsel is heavily automated by technology but ultimately backed by people. Membership coming with unlimited messages for quick legal questions is huge.
— Omri K., 34, Los Angeles
Just email us. We'll respond right away and let you know if we can help and how much it will cost.
I couldn't even figure out where to start.
Just email us. We'll respond right away and let you know if we can help and how much it will cost.
It's so hard to evaluate attorneys cheaply. Even the online services blur the line between 'legal advice' and 'legal information.' Common Counsel is just simple. I text them, they reply fast, and it feels like I'm talking to real counsel, not a form. Unlimited written questions as part of membership is huge.
— Omri K., 34, Los Angeles
The problems we solve every day
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The problems we solve every day
Assets
LLC Formation + Operating Agreement
New business creation remains elevated: the U.S. logged a record 5.5 million business applications in 2023, and monthly applications continue to run ~470k+ in 2025. Getting the entity and operating agreement right on day one prevents costly disputes later.
Answer a few texts about owners, capital, decision‑making
We generate a state‑specific OA and filing roadmap
You file (or we coordinate filing), plus EIN steps and local registrations
We deliver your compliance checklist and documents
Store & share documents in your app vault; set renewal reminders
Disputes
Unpaid Invoices & B2B Late‑Payment Recovery
In the U.S., about half of B2B invoices are overdue; 56% of small businesses say they're owed money with ~$17.5K outstanding on average, and invoices typically get paid ~20 days past due.
Upload invoices/POs
We draft persuasive communication on your behalf with interest/late-fee framing
We assemble a demand
We prepare a small‑claims packet
You approve filing/serve steps (or we coordinate where allowed)
Collect
Terms
Independent‑Contractor & Freelancer Agreements
Freelancing is mainstream—64 million Americans (38% of the workforce) freelanced in 2023, generating $1.27 trillion in annual earnings. That surge means more contractor contracts—and more risk when terms or classification are wrong.
Describe the scope/deliverables
We draft or redline
You get a misclassification checklist tailored to your facts
Send/iterate once with the counterparty
Sign & store in vault + optional W‑9/1099 packet if you want
Issues that sit between "DIY" and "$400/hour."
For working Americans and small businesses,
who deserve the same level of support as big clients.