Legacy Law

Installation Guide

Getting your theme up and running is the first step toward a professional digital presence. We have designed the installation process to be as smooth as possible.

Method 1: The Standard WordPress Upload

This is the most common way to install the theme. It's fast, secure, and handled entirely within your WordPress dashboard.

Method 2: For Advanced Users (WP-CLI)

If you prefer working in the terminal, you can activate the theme instantly using the following command:

File Structure

Legacy Law follows a modern Block Theme architecture with clear separation of concerns.

legacy-law/
├── assets/             # CSS, JS, and optimized images
├── docs/               # Technical Documentation
├── inc/                # PHP Logic & Administrative functions
│   └── theme-setup.php # Dashboard engine
├── parts/              # HTML Template Parts (Header, Footer, etc.)
├── patterns/           # Custom Block Patterns
├── templates/          # Block Templates (Home, Single, Archive)
├── theme.json          # Global Styles & Settings (The Brain)
└── style.css           # Main stylesheet (Theme Metadata)
            

Theme Settings (theme.json)

The theme.json is the definitive configuration file for Global Styles and Settings. Think of it as the "Brain" of your theme where all the rules are defined.

Palette Configuration

Below is how we define the signature Legacy Law colors. You can extend this in a child theme to add your own brand colors.

{
  "settings": {
    "color": {
      "palette": [
        { "slug": "primary", "color": "#1B3E3F", "name": "Deep Forest" },
        { "slug": "accent", "color": "#CB9A65", "name": "Legacy Gold" }
      ]
    }
  }
}
            

Layout & Spacing

We use a fluid spacing system. This means your margins and padding will automatically shrink or grow based on the user's screen size, ensuring a perfect layout on both mobile and desktop.

Setting Up Your Theme

Once activated, the Legacy Law Dashboard becomes your central command center. You no longer need to hunt through a dozen different menus to find what you need.

Why use the Dashboard?

We built this custom dashboard specifically for legal professionals. It hides the complexity of WordPress and puts the most important tools—like your Logo and Global Styles—right at your fingertips.

Child Themes

To safely extend the theme without losing your changes during updates, we highly recommend using a child theme.

1. Create Folder

Create a new folder in /wp-content/themes/ named legacy-law-child.

2. Style.css

Create a style.css file in your child theme folder with the following content:

/*
 Theme Name:   Legacy Law Child
 Template:     legacy-law
 Version:      1.0.2
 Text Domain:  legacy-law-child
*/
            

3. Functions.php

Create a functions.php file and enqueue the parent styles:

<?php
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'legacy_child_enqueue_styles' );
function legacy_child_enqueue_styles() {
    wp_enqueue_style( 'parent-style', get_template_directory_uri() . '/style.css' );
}
            

Block Patterns API

Block Patterns are pre-designed sections that you can "drop" into any page. They save you hours of design work by providing professional layouts out of the box.

Custom patterns are registered via the patterns/ directory. Each pattern is a PHP file with a specific header.

Asset Management

The theme uses a streamlined enqueueing system in functions.php to minimize bloat.

function legacy_law_assets() {
    wp_enqueue_style( 'legacy-law-style', get_stylesheet_uri() );
    wp_enqueue_script( 'legacy-law-scripts', get_template_directory_uri() . '/assets/js/main.js' );
}
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'legacy_law_assets' );
            

Localization

The theme is 100% translation ready. The text domain is legacy-law.

To translate, use Poedit or Loco Translate to scan the /languages/ folder and generate .mo and .po files.

Architecture & Styles

Legacy Law is built on the Hybrid Block Architecture, combining PHP-based admin management with FSE templates.

Global Styles (theme.json)

The theme.json file is the "Brain" of the theme. It defines:

• Settings: Color palettes, font families, and layout widths.
• Styles: Default padding, margins, and typography for every core block.

Block Patterns

We’ve included a collection of professional block patterns designed specifically for lawyers.

Changelog

Support

Need help? Our team is here to ensure your law firm's digital presence is perfect.