Smokeball Review
Last reviewed October 2026. This overview is based on the vendor's public materials and industry reporting, not hands-on testing of every feature. Features, ownership and pricing change often — confirm details with the vendor before buying.
Smokeball is a comprehensive legal practice automation platform designed specifically for small law firms. With its automatic time tracking and integrated document automation, Smokeball helps attorneys capture more billable hours while streamlining their entire practice workflow.
Overview
Smokeball combines practice management, document automation, and time tracking into one seamless platform. Built by lawyers for lawyers, it focuses on the unique needs of small law firms, offering intuitive tools that don't require extensive training or IT support. The platform's standout feature is its automatic time tracking, which captures every minute spent on client work without manual entry.
Key Features
- Automatic Time Tracking: Captures time spent on documents, emails, and activities automatically
- Document Automation: 20,000+ legal forms and templates
- Matter Management: Organize cases, contacts, and documents in one place
- Email Management: Automatic filing of Outlook emails to matters
- Legal Accounting: Trust accounting and billing integration
- Court Forms Library: State-specific court forms updated regularly
- Task Automation: Workflow templates for common practice areas
- Mobile Access: iOS and Android apps for working on the go
Use Cases
- Small law firms looking to increase billable hours
- Solo practitioners needing all-in-one practice management
- Family law practices automating routine documents
- Personal injury firms managing high case volumes
- Real estate attorneys processing transactions
Pros
- Well-regarded automatic time tracking
- Extensive library of legal forms and templates
- Seamless Outlook integration
- Intuitive interface designed for small firms
- Excellent customer support and training
- Regular updates with new features
Cons
- Windows-focused (Mac version has fewer features)
- Limited customization options
- No native billing module (requires integration)
- Learning curve for advanced features
Integration Capabilities
Smokeball integrates with key legal and business tools:
- Microsoft Office Suite (deep Outlook integration)
- QuickBooks for accounting
- LawPay for payment processing
- InfoTrack for court filing
- Dropbox and OneDrive for cloud storage
- Zapier for custom workflows
Security & Compliance
Vendors in this category commonly hold certifications such as SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001, but scope and dates vary and we have not verified Smokeball's current certifications. Before sending client data, ask for the latest SOC 2 report or ISO certificate, data-residency options, encryption and retention terms, whether customer data is used to train AI models, and the sub-processor list. Our vendor due-diligence guide has a full checklist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smokeball?
Smokeball is a legal practice automation platform designed for small law firms. It combines practice management, document automation, and automatic time tracking to help attorneys run more efficient and profitable practices.
How much does Smokeball cost?
Smokeball does not publish a single price for every customer, and list prices change often. What you pay depends on seats, modules, contract length and any implementation services, so check Smokeball's current pricing page or ask for a written quote. We deliberately do not reproduce list prices here.
Does Smokeball work on Mac?
Yes, Smokeball offers a Mac version, though it has fewer features than the Windows version. The core functionality including time tracking and document management is available on Mac, with mobile apps for iOS and Android.
How does automatic time tracking work?
Smokeball automatically tracks time spent on documents, emails, and activities associated with client matters. It runs in the background, capturing billable time without manual timers or entries, ensuring no billable time is lost.