GMR Law: Balancing Aesthetic Excellence with Digital Accessibility in Family Law

Introduction: Big Experience, Family Culture

GMR Law stands as a beacon of client-focused excellence in the field of divorce and family law. Offering the resources of a large firm with the personalized attention of a boutique practice, GMR Law has carved a niche for itself by providing tailored assistance to clients navigating complex family matters. To extend this client-centric approach to their digital presence, GMR Law partnered with Zenyth for a fully managed audit and remediation of their website.

Scope of Work: A Commitment to Accessibility and Aesthetics

Our collaboration with GMR Law was focused on ensuring both aesthetic integrity and accessibility compliance:

• Fully Managed Audit and Remediation: Conducted a comprehensive audit and remediation to ensure WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance.
• Client Collaboration: Worked closely with GMR Law to maintain the aesthetic quality of their hero images and text while ensuring sufficient contrast.
• Contrast Switcher: Developed and implemented a contrast switcher to balance aesthetic appeal with accessibility requirements.
• Full WCAG Conformance: Achieved full WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance, facilitated by the absence of third-party plugins or embeds.

Aesthetic and Accessible: A Harmonious Balance

One of the standout aspects of this project was the development and implementation of a contrast switcher. This feature allows users to adjust the contrast of hero images and text, thereby maintaining the site's aesthetic appeal while ensuring accessibility.

Serving Chicago and Beyond: Accessibility for All

Founded in Chicago and serving clients in Cook, Lake, and DuPage County, GMR Law handles a wide range of family law matters. The firm's commitment to accessibility ensures that whether the client's case involves straightforward agreements or complex financial matters, the digital experience will be as client-focused and accessible as the legal services provided.

Conclusion: Setting a New Standard in Legal Services

Through its partnership with Zenyth, GMR Law has set a new standard for digital accessibility in the legal sector. This case study serves as a compelling example of how a commitment to digital accessibility can significantly enhance the quality of services offered. By adhering to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and committing to ongoing compliance, GMR Law ensures that its exceptional legal services are accessible to a diverse and inclusive client base.

Tech Stack used for Development

• Squarespace
• CSS
• HTML
• JavaScript