Case Study - Advanced Legal Document Generation Platform for Business and Personal Use

Overview

In today's complex legal landscape, accessing and creating proper legal documents remains a significant challenge for both individuals and businesses. CustomLegalForms was developed to address this need by providing an accessible, user-friendly platform for generating professional legal documents.

The platform offers a flexible approach to legal document access, combining one-time purchases with subscription options to cater to different user needs. This hybrid model ensures that users can choose the most cost-effective way to access legal forms based on their specific requirements.

Technical Architecture

Core Components

The system architecture is built on three main pillars:

1. Frontend Layer (Vue.js + Inertia.js)

• Responsive, modern interface
• Component-based architecture
• Real-time form validation
• Dynamic document preview

2. Backend Infrastructure (Laravel Jetstream)

• Robust authentication system
• Advanced form template management
• Secure document generation
• Comprehensive API layer

3. Database Layer (PostgreSQL)

• Efficient document template storage
• User subscription management
• Transaction history tracking
• Document version control

What I did

Key Features

1. Dynamic Form Generation

• Interactive form builder
• Smart field validation
• Document preview system
• Multi-format export options

2. Flexible Access Options

• One-time purchases
• Monthly subscription plans
• Annual subscription discounts
• Enterprise licensing options

3. Document Management

• Secure document storage
• Version history tracking
• Template customization
• Batch processing capabilities

Technical Implementation

The project implements a sophisticated document generation system:

/**
 * Service interface for legal document generation
 */
interface DocumentGenerationServiceInterface
{
    /**
     * Generate legal document from template
     *
     * @param string $templateId
     * @param array<string, mixed> $formData
     * @return Document
     */
    public function generateDocument(string $templateId, array $formData): Document;

    /**
     * Validate document data against template schema
     *
     * @param array<string, mixed> $formData
     * @param string $templateId
     * @return ValidationResult
     */
    public function validateFormData(array $formData, string $templateId): ValidationResult;
}

The form validation and generation process is handled through a dedicated service:

/**
 * Handle document generation and validation
 */
class LegalDocumentService
{
    public function __construct(
        private readonly DocumentGenerationServiceInterface $documentService,
        private readonly TemplateRepository $templateRepository
    ) {}

    public function createDocument(array $formData, string $templateId): Document
    {
        $validationResult = $this->documentService->validateFormData($formData, $templateId);

        if (!$validationResult->isValid()) {
            throw new InvalidFormDataException($validationResult->getErrors());
        }

        return $this->documentService->generateDocument($templateId, $formData);
    }
}

Impact and Results

The platform has achieved significant milestones:

• Streamlined legal document creation process
• Reduced document preparation time by 75%
• Enhanced document accuracy and compliance
• Improved accessibility to legal resources

Technology Stack

• Frontend: Vue.js, Inertia.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Laravel 10, PHP 8.2
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Infrastructure: AWS, Docker
• PDF Generation: wkhtmltopdf
• Payment Processing: Stripe