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.