LegalMe is an innovative platform designed to revolutionize lawyer-client connections and case acquisition. Through a dynamic bidding system, LegalMe empowers lawyers to actively bid on cases, demonstrating their expertise and availability to potential clients. The platform includes features such as lawyer profiles, case listings, bid submissions, client profiles, legal document management, and appointment scheduling, all aimed at streamlining lawyer-client interactions and improving case acquisition processes.
The Core Idea
Problem
The traditional lawyer-client connection process is often time-consuming and lacks transparency. Clients struggle to find the right lawyer, while legal professionals face challenges in acquiring relevant cases efficiently. Dorian Flowers envisioned a platform that could revolutionize this process by allowing lawyers to actively bid on cases, creating a more transparent and dynamic interaction between lawyers and clients.
Our Approach
Dorian Flowers partnered with Doerz to bring LegalMe to life, with a focus on creating a user-friendly platform that streamlines the case acquisition process for legal professionals while providing clients with better transparency and access to expert services. By following an agile development approach, the team prioritized continuous feedback and iterative design to refine features and functionalities. The result was a comprehensive solution aimed at enhancing lawyer-client interactions, improving efficiency, and fostering transparency in legal services.
Our Solution for LegalMe
Dynamic Bidding System:
Empowering lawyers to bid on cases based on their expertise and availability.
Comprehensive Lawyer Profiles:
Showcasing legal expertise, experience, and availability for clients to review.
Case Listings:
Detailed descriptions of cases for clients to easily assess and connect with suitable lawyers.
Bid Submission Functionality:
Allowing lawyers to submit their proposals and credentials for client consideration.
Client Profiles:
Enabling efficient communication and collaboration between lawyers and clients.
Legal Document Management:
Streamlining the sharing and storage of legal documents for smoother collaboration.
Appointment Scheduling:
Enabling easy coordination of consultations and meetings between lawyers and clients.
Product Development Roadmap
User Research & Market Insights:
Understanding the specific challenges faced by legal professionals and clients in case acquisition.
Strategic Planning:
Developing a roadmap to design and implement the platform’s features.
Wireframing & Prototyping:
Creating early-stage designs for user validation and testing.
Iterative Development:
Refine features and address user feedback to ensure seamless usability.
Main Feature Set
Profiles:
Detailed profiles for clients and lawyers that allow lawyers to showcase their expertise and availability to clients.
Bidding System:
Enabling lawyers to bid on cases, fosters transparency and competition.
Case Listings:
Detailed listings of legal matters for clients to browse and select a lawyer.
Bid Submissions:
Functionality for lawyers to submit their proposals and qualifications for clients to review.
Legal Document Management:
Features to store and share legal documents securely.
Appointment Scheduling:
Integrated tools to coordinate meetings between lawyers and clients.
Design Guide
LegalMe features a sleek, professional design that prioritizes clarity and ease of use. The interface uses a modern, intuitive layout with accessible navigation, ensuring both lawyers and clients can interact seamlessly. The colour palette reflects trust and professionalism, while typography maintains readability and sophistication.
Development
Built with modern technologies, LegalMe ensures a smooth and reliable experience. The frontend runs on React and React Native, while the backend uses Node.js, Firebase, TypeScript, and MongoDB. PostgreSQL and AWS handle data, with Docker and microservices ensuring scalability. Loopback powers the framework, and Figma was used for design and prototyping.
Final Product
The platform is now a fully functional web and mobile application that simplifies lawyer-client interactions. Lawyers can efficiently bid on cases, manage legal documents, and schedule consultations, while clients can review lawyer profiles, compare bids, and choose the best representation for their legal needs.
