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Florida Statute of Limitations Calculator
Estimate Important Florida Lawsuit Filing Deadlines
Knowing when you must file a lawsuit can be just as important as knowing whether you have a valid claim.
Florida law establishes statutes of limitation that limit the amount of time available to bring many civil lawsuits. Missing the applicable deadline may prevent a court from considering your claim, regardless of its merits. Because these deadlines vary depending on the type of case, determining the correct filing deadline should be one of the first steps in evaluating any potential legal dispute.
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St. Johns Law Group developed this Florida Statute of Limitations Calculator to help individuals, businesses, property owners, contractors, developers, healthcare providers, and professionals estimate filing deadlines for many common Florida civil claims. The calculator is intended as an educational planning tool and should not replace legal advice, because the correct deadline often depends on the specific facts, the applicable statute, contractual provisions, and judicial decisions.
Florida Statute of Limitations Calculator
Florida Statute of Limitations Calculator
Estimate a filing deadline for selected Florida civil claims. The result is a starting point—not a legal opinion or a substitute for prompt review by a Florida attorney.
Legal Disclaimer — Do Not Rely on This Calculator as Legal Advice
This automated tool provides a general educational estimate based solely on information entered by the user. It does not determine the correct cause of action, accrual date, discovery date, statute of limitation, statute of repose, tolling rule, contractual deadline, presuit requirement, service rule, or filing deadline for any particular matter. A missed deadline can permanently bar a claim. Do not delay seeking legal advice or rely on the calculated date without prompt review by a qualified Florida attorney.
Step 1 of 3
Select the type of claim
Choose the option that most closely describes the potential claim. The legal substance of a claim—not its label—controls the deadline.
This calculator covers selected deadlines under Chapter 95, Florida Statutes. It intentionally does not calculate medical malpractice, government claims, probate claims, federal claims, appeals, lien deadlines, or contractual notice periods.
Step 2 of 3
Enter the triggering date
Enter the date the claim accrued or the event occurred.
Determining when a claim legally “accrued” often requires attorney analysis.
This date is used to estimate a separate statute of repose.
Do not wait until the calculated date. Presuit notices, contractual notice clauses, service requirements, tolling questions, emergency orders, and a different accrual date may change the actual deadline.
Step 3 of 3
Estimated deadline
This result assumes the selected period and dates are legally correct and that no special rule changes the calculation.
Estimated limitations deadline
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Important Legal Disclaimer and User Acknowledgment
This calculator is an automated educational tool. It is not a law firm consultation, legal opinion, legal advice, or substitute for an attorney’s review. Using the calculator, viewing a result, printing a result, or contacting St. Johns Law Group does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. No attorney has reviewed the facts, documents, parties, dates, claims, defenses, contracts, notices, or procedural requirements entered by the user.
The correct deadline may depend on the legal substance of the claim; when each required element accrued; actual or constructive discovery; fraud or concealment; tolling; minority or incapacity; contractual limitation periods; presuit notices; governmental defendants; federal law; insurance requirements; amended pleadings; service; statutes of repose; court orders; emergency orders; and changes in statutes or judicial decisions. Some claims may have deadlines far shorter than the date displayed, and some claims excluded from this calculator require specialized analysis.
Weekend and holiday adjustments shown by the calculator are estimates and may not reflect every state, federal, local, judicial, emergency, or clerk closure. The tool does not file a lawsuit, preserve a claim, send notice, verify service, or stop a limitations period from running.
Do not wait until the calculated date. Consult a qualified Florida attorney immediately and file well before any possible deadline. St. Johns Law Group makes no representation or warranty that the result is complete, accurate, legally controlling, timely, or appropriate for a particular matter.
The correct deadline may depend on the legal substance of the claim; when each required element accrued; actual or constructive discovery; fraud or concealment; tolling; minority or incapacity; contractual limitation periods; presuit notices; governmental defendants; federal law; insurance requirements; amended pleadings; service; statutes of repose; court orders; emergency orders; and changes in statutes or judicial decisions. Some claims may have deadlines far shorter than the date displayed, and some claims excluded from this calculator require specialized analysis.
Weekend and holiday adjustments shown by the calculator are estimates and may not reflect every state, federal, local, judicial, emergency, or clerk closure. The tool does not file a lawsuit, preserve a claim, send notice, verify service, or stop a limitations period from running.
Do not wait until the calculated date. Consult a qualified Florida attorney immediately and file well before any possible deadline. St. Johns Law Group makes no representation or warranty that the result is complete, accurate, legally controlling, timely, or appropriate for a particular matter.
What Is a Statute of Limitations?
A statute of limitations establishes the period within which a lawsuit generally must be filed. Once that period expires, a defendant may raise the statute of limitations as a defense, and the claim may be dismissed.
These deadlines exist for several reasons, including:
- Preserving reliable evidence
- Encouraging timely resolution of disputes
- Protecting parties from defending stale claims
- Promoting certainty in legal relationships
Although statutes of limitation provide general deadlines, courts may also consider issues such as accrual, discovery, tolling, contractual limitations periods, and statutes of repose.
Claims Included in This Calculator
The calculator estimates deadlines for numerous common Florida civil claims, including:
Business & Commercial Litigation
- Written contracts
- Oral contracts
- Breach of contract
- Business disputes
- Fraud
- Constructive fraud
- Professional malpractice
- Mortgage foreclosure
Personal Injury
- Negligence
- Wrongful death
- Defamation
- Intentional torts
- Product liability
Real Estate
- Trespass
- Property damage
- Real property disputes
- Property insurance claims
Construction
- Construction defect claims
- Design defects
- Planning defects
- Construction negligence
- Statute of repose analysis
Why Determining the Correct Deadline Can Be Complicated
Many people assume the deadline begins on the day something happened.
That is not always true.
Questions that frequently arise include:
- When did the claim legally accrue?
- Does the discovery rule apply?
- Has the deadline been tolled?
- Does a written contract change the analysis?
- Is there a shorter contractual limitations period?
- Does a statute of repose apply?
- Did multiple breaches occur?
- Does each missed payment create a separate claim?
- Does fraud delay the limitations period?
These issues often require careful legal analysis.
Statutes of Limitation vs. Statutes of Repose
Although they are sometimes confused, statutes of limitation and statutes of repose are different.
A statute of limitation generally begins when a claim accrues.
A statute of repose often establishes an outside deadline measured from a specified event—such as substantial completion of a construction project or the commission of an alleged act—regardless of when the injury is discovered.
The calculator identifies certain claims where a statute of repose may also affect the deadline.
Why Acting Early Matters
Waiting until the last possible day to file a lawsuit creates unnecessary risk.
Important tasks often must be completed before litigation begins, including:
- Investigating the claim
- Interviewing witnesses
- Gathering records
- Retaining experts
- Calculating damages
- Sending required notices
- Evaluating insurance coverage
- Preserving electronic evidence
Starting early gives your attorney more time to develop the strongest possible case.
Businesses Frequently Use This Calculator
Our calculator is particularly useful for:
- Commercial landlords
- Commercial tenants
- Developers
- Contractors
- Engineers
- Architects
- Medical practices
- Physicians
- Dental practices
- Homeowners’ associations
- Condominium associations
- Investors
- Property owners
- Manufacturers
- Professional service firms
- Business owners
Representative Litigation Attorneys:
- Douglas Burnett – Complex Lawsuits
- James Hatfield – Tax & Revenue Disputes
- Rachael Greene – Family Law Mediation
- Hillary Mesa – HOA & Condo Association
- Alex Nunchuck – Appeals & Insurance Disputes
- Shaun Saliba – Construction & Property Litigation
- Felecia Walker – Divorce, Family Law and Probate
- James Whitehouse – Land Development & Zoning Appeals
- Josh Saxon – Personal Injury & Accidents
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the calculator legally binding?
No. The calculator provides an estimate based on user-entered information and general Florida statutes. It cannot determine the correct legal deadline for every situation.
What if I am unsure when my claim accrued?
Accrual is often one of the most disputed issues in litigation. You should consult an attorney as soon as possible if there is uncertainty.
Does the calculator include every Florida claim?
No. Certain claims, including medical malpractice, claims against governmental entities, probate matters, appeals, workers’ compensation, bankruptcy proceedings, and many federal causes of action involve separate statutory or procedural requirements.
Can the deadline change?
Yes. Tolling provisions, contractual limitations periods, statutory amendments, discovery rules, statutes of repose, and court decisions may affect the applicable deadline.
Should I rely solely on this calculator?
No. The calculator is designed to educate users and encourage early evaluation of potential claims. A qualified attorney should review the facts before relying on any calculated deadline.
Why Choose St. Johns Law Group?
St. Johns Law Group represents clients throughout Florida in a wide variety of civil and commercial disputes, including breach of contract, business litigation, construction litigation, real estate litigation, HOA disputes, healthcare litigation, probate litigation, personal injury, and appeals.
Our attorneys understand that determining the correct filing deadline is often one of the first—and most important—questions in any dispute. We work with clients to evaluate claims promptly, preserve evidence, identify applicable statutes, and develop litigation strategies designed to protect their legal rights.
Schedule a Consultation Before Your Deadline Expires
If you believe you may have a legal claim, do not assume that you have plenty of time. Filing deadlines can arrive sooner than expected, and some matters require presuit investigation or statutory notices before a lawsuit may be filed.
The attorneys at St. Johns Law Group can evaluate your circumstances, identify the applicable statutes, and help you take timely action to protect your interests.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation. Call (904) 495-0400 or complete our online contact form.
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