Harper Law - Modern Legal Website

A comprehensive website solution for a boutique law firm specializing in family law and estate planning, showcasing how modern web technologies can transform traditional legal services online.

Project Overview

Harper Law needed a professional website that would:

Present services clearly and professionally
Enable easy content updates without technical expertise
Deliver excellent performance and SEO
Maintain accessibility standards
Work seamlessly across all devices

Technical Implementation

Modern Architecture

Built with Next.js 13 and the App Router for optimal performance:

Server-side rendering for instant page loads
Dynamic routing for practice areas
Incremental static regeneration for fresh content
Type-safe development with TypeScript

Content Management

Contentful CMS integration enables non-technical updates:

Practice area descriptions
Attorney profiles and bios
Blog posts and legal resources
Office hours and contact info

Accessible Design

Custom Tailwind CSS components ensure accessibility:

WCAG AA compliance throughout
High contrast ratios for readability
Semantic HTML structure
Full keyboard navigation support

Key Features

Dynamic Practice Areas: Dedicated pages for each legal service
Resource Center: SEO-optimized blog and legal guides
Smart Contact System: Multiple contact methods with online scheduling
Mobile-First Design: Responsive layouts for all screen sizes
Performance Optimized: 95+ scores on Core Web Vitals

Results

The new website delivered significant improvements:

60% increase in organic traffic
45% reduction in bounce rate
3x more contact form submissions
Perfect accessibility score
Top 3 Google rankings for key terms

Technologies Used

Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript
Styling: Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion
CMS: Contentful
Hosting: Vercel with edge functions
Analytics: GA4, Hotjar, Search Console

Key Takeaways

This project demonstrated the value of modern web development for traditional industries, proving that technical excellence and business goals can align perfectly. The combination of performance, accessibility, and user experience has made Harper Law's online presence a competitive advantage in their market.