Full Stack Legal Service Platform
VERDICT HUB
Project Overview
A full-stack legal services platform that connects clients with verified lawyers. Users can search, hire, and securely pay lawyers, while role-based dashboards streamline workflows for clients, lawyers, and administrators.
Main Features
✓ Role-Based Authentication✓ Verified Lawyer Profiles✓ Secure Stripe Payments✓ Hire Request Management✓ Real-Time Status Updates
Technology Stack
Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSFramer MotionNode.jsExpress.jsMongoDBStripeImageBB
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Challenges & Solutions
⚡Role-Based Authorization
ChallengeManaging secure access and permissions across four different user roles: Client, User, Lawyer, and Admin.
SolutionImplemented protected routes and role-based authorization on both the frontend and backend to ensure users could only access features relevant to their role.
⚡Hiring & Payment Workflow
ChallengeSynchronizing lawyer approval, hiring requests, and Stripe payments while preventing invalid payment attempts.
SolutionBuilt a controlled workflow where Stripe payments become available only after a lawyer accepts the request, ensuring a secure and reliable hiring process.
⚡Image Upload Management
ChallengeHandling profile image uploads efficiently while keeping the application lightweight.
SolutionIntegrated ImageBB for image hosting and implemented server-side validation to ensure reliable uploads and optimized storage.
Future Improvements
Advanced lawyer filtering and search rankingAdmin analytics dashboard for platform insightsIn-app notifications for status changesBetter payment retry and refund handlingImproved profile verification workflow