Doston-Law CMS

Next.js 16TypeScriptTailwind CSSMongoDBAWS S3NextAuthTipTap

This is a private project. Source code is not publicly available.

Overview

A comprehensive content management system and public-facing platform built for Doston Law Firm. This project evolved from a simple website into a full-featured legal digital platform, offering a sophisticated "Medium-style" writing experience for legal professionals and a seamless reading experience for clients.

Key Features

📝 Advanced Legal Editor

  • Rich Text Experience: powered by TipTap for a distraction-free, Medium-like writing interface.
  • Media Integration: Drag-and-drop image uploads securely stored in AWS S3.
  • Legal Formatting: Custom blocks for case citations, legal warnings, and clauses.
  • Autosave & Drafts: Robust draft management to never lose legal work.

🛡️ Admin & Security

  • Secure Authentication: Role-based access control using NextAuth.js.
  • Dashboard: Integrated analytics (Recharts) to track article engagement.
  • Content Management: Complete CRUD operations for articles, practices, and lawyers.
  • Media Library: Centralized management of firm assets.

🚀 Performance & Tech

  • Next.js 16: Utilizing the latest React Server Components and Server Actions.
  • Database: MongoDB with Mongoose for flexible content schemas.
  • Styling: Modern, accessible UI built with Tailwind CSS, Shadcn/UI, and Radix Primitives.
  • SEO: Automated meta-tag generation and structured data for legal articles.

Technical Architecture

Frontend

  • Framework: Next.js 16 (App Router)
  • State Management: React Hooks + Server State
  • Editor Engine: TipTap Headless
  • UI Library: Custom design system based on Radix UI

Backend & Infrastructure

  • API: Next.js Server Actions & API Routes
  • Database: MongoDB (Mongoose ODM)
  • Storage: AWS S3 for scalable asset hosting
  • Auth: NextAuth.js with secure session management

Impact

The platform has transformed the firm's digital operations by:

  • Enabling lawyers to publish professional articles without technical help.
  • Centralizing client intake and inquiries.
  • improving search engine ranking through structured legal content.
  • Providing a secure, scalable foundation for future legal tech tools.
Doston-Law CMS | Abdurashid Akbarov