Dakessian Power Meter
AI-driven tax litigation assessment tool for a premium California tax law firm. Conversational case evaluation with multi-factor scoring and automated lead capture.
The Challenge
Dakessian Law needed a way to qualify inbound tax litigation inquiries before investing attorney time. Potential clients often don't know if they have a viable case.
The tool needed to capture detailed case information, provide meaningful preliminary assessment, and generate qualified consultation requests—all while maintaining the firm's premium brand image.
The Solution
The Tax Litigation Power Meter uses Claude Sonnet 4 to conduct intelligent case assessments through a conversational interface. Users receive a detailed score breakdown and can immediately request a consultation.
The system captures complete case context—agency type, tax amounts, legal position, and procedural status—delivering qualified leads with rich information for attorney review.
Multi-Factor Scoring System
Legal Strength
Merits of the legal position and supporting arguments
Procedural Position
Timing advantages, case stage, and procedural considerations
Practical Litigability
Resources, evidence availability, and case feasibility
Combined into an overall 0-100 litigation potential score
Technology Stack
AI
Frontend
Backend
Infrastructure
Key Features
Multi-Factor Scoring
3-component assessment combining legal strength, procedural position, and practical litigability into a 0-100 score.
Conversational AI Interface
6-phase guided assessment with dynamic button generation and natural conversation flow.
Session Recovery
24-hour session persistence—users can resume interrupted assessments exactly where they left off.
Real-Time Insights
Contextual information cards triggered at strategic moments based on case details.
Accessibility Compliance
WCAG-compliant with ARIA labels, screen reader support, and keyboard navigation.
Secure API Architecture
Cloud Run proxy keeps API keys server-side with CORS controls and rate limiting.
Technical Highlights
Domain-Specific AI
750+ line system prompt encoding California tax law expertise, including statute references (R&TC sections), recent OTA trends, and practical case evaluation criteria.
Intelligent Question Detection
25+ regex patterns detect question types in AI responses, automatically generating context-appropriate button options for structured user input.
Vanilla JavaScript Architecture
2,293 lines of framework-free JavaScript with sophisticated state management, session recovery, and complex multi-screen flows—demonstrating that modern UX doesn't require heavy frameworks.
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