Personal legal problem sparked creation of AI platform Lexandro
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Roberto Kutić developed the AI legal tech platform Lexandro out of a personal need for complex, multi-state legal assistance.
- The platform aims to speed up document review and draft initial legal texts, not replace lawyers entirely.
- Kutić emphasizes that the focus is on accelerating legal processes and providing clearer understanding for clients facing intricate legal problems.
Roberto Kutić never intended to launch a legal technology platform. His motivation stemmed from a personal legal challenge that spanned multiple countries, involving intricate contracts, regulations, and legal systems. He found it difficult to find a single legal professional who could grasp the entire scope of the problem, highlighting the need for a more holistic approach.
I didn't intend to launch a legal technology platform. I wasn't sitting in an office looking for a market niche, drawing growth charts, or imagining how artificial intelligence would change the law.
Kutić describes the common experience of facing a serious legal issue: documents piling up, deadlines looming, and a growing sense of confusion. He notes that in such situations, people often stop seeking a final solution and instead desire a clear, simple explanation of their current standing. This personal struggle became the catalyst for developing Lexandro.
The AI-powered legal technology platform, Lexandro, is designed not to replace lawyers overnight but to enhance their efficiency. Its core function is to accelerate the review of documents and assist in creating initial drafts of legal texts. Kutić stresses that the serious application of AI in law is about augmenting legal professionals' capabilities rather than supplanting them.
Anyone who has faced a more serious legal problem knows that feeling. Documents pile up, deadlines pass, and you understand less and less whether you are being told about the law, procedure, or someone's opinion.
He explains that the platform emerged organically from his own need for legal help. It wasn't born from market analysis or strategic business planning, but from a practical problem requiring a solution. This user-centric origin story underscores Lexandro's focus on addressing real-world legal complexities and improving the client's understanding and experience.
At some point, you no longer seek a final solution. You would be happy if someone explained to you in simple language where you actually are.
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.