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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 5 - Reviews of Smokeball

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YN

Yvonne N.  
Legal Assistant  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Smokeball's a hit."

September 18, 2024

5.0

It's been a great experience with help not only from the Smokeball webinars but from the staff as well.

Pros

All the different options to be used to cater to your office. Very user friendly.

Cons

Nothing so far. It's been a great learning experience.

Switched from

[Firm Central](https://www.capterra.com/p/136050/Firm-Central/)

Firm Central is no longer going to be serviced.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

September 24, 2024

Thanks for your 5-star review, Yvonne. So glad you're finding Smokeball user friendly and meeting all the various needs of your law firm. We're here if you ever need anything!

JB

Jill B.  
Attorney  
Legal Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Smokeball is The Best!"

July 23, 2024

5.0

Fantastic experience. The cuustomer service is top notch!

Pros

I love the searchabilty of Smokeball. No longer do I have to open every document to find what I am looking for.

Cons

The lack of any phone messaging option with its own tab.

Reason for choosing Smokeball

Lost confidence in Time matters as their customer service was lacking

Switched from

[Time Matters](https://www.capterra.com/p/228265/Time-Matters/)

Searchabilty of Smokeball and accessibility from the Cloud

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

July 30, 2024

Thanks so much for your Smokeball endorsement, Jill. Glad Smokeball's searchability and accessibility is making your work easier. We're always here for you!

AP

Andy P.  
Attorney  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "10/10 Would Recommend"

August 6, 2024

5.0

Smokeball has been a tremendous help with moving our law firm forward.

Pros

The texting feature is a fantastic option to reach clients who don't use email.

Cons

It would be nice if there was a higher limit count on messages sent through the texting portal.

Switched from

[Time Matters](https://www.capterra.com/p/228265/Time-Matters/)

Our firm needed something that was more up-to-date with the growing technology.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

August 13, 2024

Thanks for your 5-star review, Andy! So glad that Smokeball tremendously helped your firm progress. That's what it's all about!

IP

Ishika P.  
Legal Assistant  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Smokeball Review"

November 18, 2024

5.0

Pros

It is easy to navigate and very accessible.

Cons

It takes time for some documents to close.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

November 25, 2024

Thanks for your 5-star review, Ishika!

KD

Kurt D.  
attorney  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Smokeball review"

June 28, 2024

5.0

Fantastic. Customer service is excellent, and I can't speak highly enough about this product.

Pros

It is exceptionally efficient. This has allowed me to quickly access my files anywhere and any time.

Cons

The cost is a bit high, but you definitely get what you pay for.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

July 8, 2024

Thanks for the 5-star review, Kurt. We're thrilled to hear that Smokeball is helping you be efficient and mobile. We're always here for you!

PR

Patricia R.  
Paralegal  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great Product"

June 11, 2024

5.0

I have used multiple case management systems in the legal field. I have found that Smokeball has been the best program to us. It does take some adjustment, but so does anything. I think is the easiest program to use and track your information in files as well as being able to sync easily to the file.

Pros

I like how user friendly the program is. It is also able to be downloaded to your phone, which is very convenient as a lot of business are on the go. It has a lot of features that are available base on any business use.

Cons

There is really nothing that has come up for me as a dislike.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

June 17, 2024

Patricia, thanks so much for your 5-star review. We aim to be the best legal software out there, and we're so thrilled to hear we're delivering on that mission for you and your firm. We're always here if you need us!

Amanda A.  
Paralegal  
Legal Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Highly recommend"

May 29, 2024

5.0

Pros

I've been using Smokeball for a couple years now, at my previous law firm and now my current. The system is super easy to use and I even recommended it to my current firm as they were searching for a new system. Would highly recommend.

Cons

I can't think of anything I dislike about Smokeball. The setup and use of the system has been easy and super helpful in cleaning up our previous system.

Switched from

[TrialWorks](https://www.capterra.com/p/2599/TrialWorks/)

Our previous system was very messy and had a lot of issues that were complicated to fix

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

June 6, 2024

Amanda, this is wonderful to hear! We're so glad that Smokeball is easy to use and helping your firm run more efficiently. Thanks for your great review and high recommendation.

SA

Sarah A.  
Paralegal  
Legal Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Transition to Efficiency"

February 23, 2024

5.0

Pros

We have seen Smokeball transform how we handle cases. It's been a lifestyle change to a more efficient practice.

Cons

Document automation takes some time so it is challenging

Switched from

[8am MyCase](https://www.capterra.com/p/115613/MyCase/)

We wanted a more complete case management service to manage documents, events, contacts, etc.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

June 14, 2024

Sarah, it's amazing to hear that Smokeball has changed your work life and resulted in a more efficient practice. That's what excellent legal software is all about! Thanks for your feedback.

ZZ

Zaia Z.  
Paralegal  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Smokeball Review"

February 22, 2024

5.0

Pros

Since I began using Smokeball, I must say that without it, I'm not sure how some Law Firms operate at a high level. Smokeball allows for such a great user experience that benefits the Firm and the clients. Case management software can be clunky and difficult to understand however, Smokeball is user friendly, as a UI that makes sense, and they have a wonderful team of experts ready to help in any way that they can.

Cons

I wouldn't say there are many cons about using Smokeball. I guess it would be that you become super dependent on the software. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

May 17, 2024

Zaia, we're so glad that Smokeball is essential to your firm and its success. Love knowing that the user experience has been positive and intuitive for you. We're always here if you need anything!

KJ

Karen J.  
Attorney  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Smokeball Review"

June 11, 2024

4.0

Pros

For the most part, I find this produce to be user friendly.

Cons

I find this product to sometimes be difficult to search/navigate.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

June 17, 2024

Thanks for your review, Karen. If you ever need help, our Support Hub is available 24/7. You can search our robust Knowledge Base, or schedule time with our Training team. https://support.smokeball.com/hc/en-us We're here for you!

JH

Jacob H.  
Associate Attorney  
Legal Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "One Year Later"

February 19, 2024

5.0

Overall, the experience has been excellent. Other than the mobile application leaving much to be desired, the desktop-based application has been fantastic. They offer a wide variety of functionality, and their technical development team has been incredibly helpful in responding to our communications with them. There is so much good to be said about the product offered. Having seen a number of other practice management solutions, nobody else comes close to the full functionality of Smokeball for most practice areas.

Pros

Smokeball is an incredibly easy platform to use, and is a true "all in one" platform for practice management.

Cons

Smokeball's mobile application needs serious work.

Alternatives considered

[CosmoLex](https://www.capterra.com/p/18931/CosmoLex/)[8am MyCase](https://www.capterra.com/p/115613/MyCase/)[CARET Legal](https://www.capterra.com/p/144573/CARET-Legal/)[Clio](https://www.capterra.com/p/105428/Clio/)

Reason for choosing Smokeball

Smokeball was the superior platform when demoed, and Smokeball automation blew everyone else out of the water.

Switched from

[PracticePanther Legal Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/140231/PracticePanther-Legal-Software/)

Practice Panther functionality left much to be desired.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

May 1, 2024

Jacob, we're so glad to hear that your experience with Smokeball has been fantastic and that when it comes to practice management solutions, no one comes close to Smokeball! We so appreciate your 5-star review.

MA

Michael A.  
Owner  
Legal Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great Case Management"

February 26, 2024

5.0

Pros

I am delighted to share my positive experience with Smokeball, the case management system that has truly transformed the way I handle transactions in my legal practice. From the moment I integrated Smokeball into my workflow, I noticed a significant improvement in the efficiency and seamlessness of my transactions. The user-friendly interface and intuitive design make it incredibly easy to navigate through the intricacies of case management. Smokeball's comprehensive features have streamlined the entire process, allowing me to stay organized and focused on providing the best legal services to my clients. The automated tools have been a game-changer, saving me valuable time and ensuring accuracy in every transaction. The system's responsiveness and reliability have made it a trustworthy companion in my daily tasks. I appreciate the consistent updates and improvements, demonstrating Smokeball's commitment to staying ahead in the ever-evolving legal technology landscape. In summary, Smokeball has exceeded my expectations and has become an indispensable tool in my practice. I highly recommend it to fellow attorneys looking for a case management solution that not only meets but exceeds their needs.

Cons

Sometimes there is a lag. Also need more resources on training to complete your own documents.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

April 25, 2024

Thanks for this 5-star review, Michael. We're thrilled that Smokeball is essential for your practice, helping you stay organized and efficient so you can deliver the best client experience. We're making some changes soon so any lag shouldn't be an issue!

AW

Amber W.  
Paralegal  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Smokeball for the Win!"

October 11, 2023

5.0

We needed a new software system because our old one (very old) was aging out of the version we used and was no longer going to be supported. When looking at other options with them, they determined that our firm just wasn't big enough for their software. They tried to sell us on a smaller platform that they had purchased, but after demo-ing for a week I knew it wouldn't work for us. Someone had mentioned Smokeball to me and to my boss. Since we had both gotten word of it from separate sources we decided to check it out. Kind of a "the universe is telling us something" sort of deal. Once I started working in the demo and seeing how integrated it was, I knew this is the one we wanted. And it was cheaper than our old system! Onboarding wasn't difficult at all. Because we are a smaller firm and we only wanted active cases in the new system we transferred the data from the old system to the new system ourselves. It took a few people a few weeks to get all the data in, but it was great because there was a field for everything and we were able to find a place to the put all the information. Since then, we have trained new employees very easily, we are all using the software to its fullest potential. We all watch extra webinars and training videos when they come up and are continuing to improve our use of the software. It is really a very easy system to learn. Everything is logical. The forms and templates are a dream to work with.

Pros

The thing I like most about Smokeball is how integrated with other programs it is. I can create and save Word documents from inside the software. E-mails and attachments in Outlook are so easy to link. We changed the way we use our scanner so that it goes to our e-mails instead of a folder on the old server because it is so easy to get the documents into the correct file and name them correctly at the same time through Outlook.

Cons

The only thing I feel like Smokeball is missing is a date calculator. I miss being able to calculate forward and backward choosing calendar days or court days and such. Calendaring rules are great, but sometimes I need to know when I can schedule a motion for BEFORE it is calendared.

Reason for choosing Smokeball

The fields in their forms were not customizable enough. I remember not being able to tell the software that I wanted a date to appear in words and not just digits. There were also issues with the calendaring system when using rules.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

October 13, 2023

Amber, thanks so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled that Smokeball is streamlining your processes and making your work more efficient. It's also great to hear that onboarding was easy and that Smokeball is intuitive to your new staff. I'll pass on your great feedback about calendaring dates to our product team. Thanks again!

TS

Tracy S.  
Paralegal  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Smokebal"

October 11, 2023

5.0

I have used Smokeball for years. The features and customer service are phenomenal. I have used other programs that left me frustrated and having to use multiple programs to obtain less that perfect results. The reporting features let me stay on top of all things case related as well as keeping my firm profitability at my fingertips. I highly recommend Smokeball to everyone!

Pros

The integration with microsoft office, zoom, ring central, infotrack, and now TxDocs make Smokeball my hands down favorite. Smokeball communicate allows clients real time "text" access without having to give out personal numbers and is a wonderful customer service option. Reporting features are especially great for things such as "paid vs. incurred" and litigation deadlines.

Cons

Smokeball and mac are not friends. There is a work-around, but I hope to see mac fully integrated in the future.

Alternatives considered

[Filevine](https://www.capterra.com/p/140815/Filevine/)[PracticePanther Legal Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/140231/PracticePanther-Legal-Software/)[8am MyCase](https://www.capterra.com/p/115613/MyCase/)[LEAP](https://www.capterra.com/p/147413/LEAP/)

Switched from

[Clio](https://www.capterra.com/p/105428/Clio/)

Integration features, document automation, cost, ability for team transparency on cases, and ability to access case files anywhere.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

October 12, 2023

Thanks so much for your 5-star review, Tracy. We're thrilled you continue to find so much value in Smokeball and are grateful to have clients like you!

AF

Alan F.  
Senior Partner  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "If you are serious about case management, and wanted a billing program, that will blow your mind!"

June 12, 2023

5.0

Fantastic!

Pros

Smokeball ability to track all of my activities throughout the day is a game changer. When they tell you it will pay for itself, they are not kidding. But they don’t tell you is how Smokeball intelligently generates to-the-second-accurate billing entries without the need for additional data entry.

Cons

I haven't found a feature that I do not like, but I have one client who doesn't want to use the communication portal, and an occasional opposing counsel who needs some assistance, accessing files set through the portal

Alternatives considered

[PracticePanther Legal Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/140231/PracticePanther-Legal-Software/)[8am MyCase](https://www.capterra.com/p/115613/MyCase/)[Rocket Matter](https://www.capterra.com/p/82112/Rocket-Matter/)[Clio](https://www.capterra.com/p/105428/Clio/)

Reason for choosing Smokeball

The billing features seemed impressive. (and they are.)

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

June 16, 2023

Alan, thanks so much for your glowing review. We're thrilled you agree that Smokeball is a game changer that pays for itself. If you ever have feedback, please share with your account manager!

TL

Timothy L.  
Sole Proprietor  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Small Elder Law Practice"

August 8, 2023

5.0

More efficient, able to handle more business in less time.

Pros

It took a while, but once I understood how things work it made it easy to manage my client workload. Before I would lose track of matters where the client should have gotten back to me and didn't. Now with tasks it is easy to keep track. Also like the billing options and the automation. I am much more efficient than before.

Cons

Still getting used to billing hourly. I like that it tracks my time, but the entries are not good for billing as difficult for a client to understand. Also wish I could have converted Time Matters client to Smokeball easily. It would have been expensive so I running two databases.

Alternatives considered

[Clio](https://www.capterra.com/p/105428/Clio/)

Reason for choosing Smokeball

Primarily automation and intuitive features. Plus I felt Smokeball as a newer product was constantly updating and upgrading and Clio seemed to have peaked.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

August 9, 2023

Thanks for your 5-star review, Timothy. So glad to hear that Smokeball is making you much more efficient than before and helping you handle more business in less time. If you ever have questions or need assistance, just a reminder that our Support and Training is available as part of your subscription.

TC

Troy C.  
Law Office Manager, Private Investigator  
Legal Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Smokeball Review - Cost = $$$$ - Value = Priceless!"

October 26, 2023

5.0

Very friendly and helpful and out to see you succeed and get the most from the software. Everyone seems to have law firm experience from the Implementation Specialist and Account Manager who have many years of experience as a Paralegal to the Billing Trainer who is a Lawyer and they know what they are recommending or helping with and why. You are not alone, you have a great support staff, video training, webinar training, one on one training etc. Believe it or not...the Sales guy didn't lie.....pretty much everything he sold us on during the demo is true!

Pros

It tracks everything. Training and onboarding are fantastic. Customer Support is on top of things and great to help and give feedback. Everyone I have worked with seems to be an expert in the field with solid law firm experience backing their recommendations or help with the software. The integration with Ring Central, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word is SEAMLESS and PRICELESS! The Communicate App for the Client is great as well and even those clients that have previously said they don't text or use apps now use the Communicate app with ease (and seem to like it).

Cons

There are reports I would like to be able to customize for MY use vs a canned approach. As well as saving Favorite Reports the way I want them ran. I would also like to write my own reports. However, there is a great selection of reports that will make the majority of users very happy. Auto-time sometimes tracks too much time, however, it is better to see all and code those items as non billed vs not seeing the tracked time at all.

Reason for choosing Smokeball

The products did not seem comparable. The local/cloud based option, document management, integration with Ring Central and Microsoft, document templates, time tracking...all seemed to stand out compared to others.

Switched from

[PracticePanther Legal Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/140231/PracticePanther-Legal-Software/)

Was not looking to make a change but the different in the interface, the options, the integrations were night and day and just what we needed to manage our law firm electronically. Very nice looking software that is easy to train on, implement and use. It saves time and provides savings to the client as well.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

October 27, 2023

Thanks for your thorough 5-star review, Troy! We're delighted that Smokeball was everything you needed--and maybe even more. We appreciate your feedback on reports and are so glad you've enjoyed working with our team. We're here for you!

JG

Jennifer G.  
Partner  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Smokeball makes practice management easy"

February 26, 2024

5.0

They have great customer service, each time a new feature comes out they help with acclimation, and they are big enough that they have integrations with basically all components of legal practice, which makes the software even more valuable, and true practice management.

Pros

We started using smokeball many years ago when they had less integrations, but it was great for keeping all client documents in once central place, and for document automation. Now they have integrations with many other products we use, like Chicago Title, Court filings, billing, which make the software even more useful. The interface is really easy to use and did not have much of a learning curve

Cons

The billing software is not super intuitive. I also do not like that the price keeps increasing.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

February 28, 2024

Thanks for your review, Jennifer. We're so glad that Smokeball is making your work life easier and more efficient. We're always here for you!

NN

Nick N.  
Partner  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best legal management software for small firms"

November 16, 2023

5.0

Pros

The hands down best feature is the program operates on your desktop, and except for billing you don't have to work in a browser like other software programs I tried.

Cons

It is slow to load matters when you deal with cases that have more than 20 parties.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

November 17, 2023

Thanks for your glowing review, Nick! So great to hear you're loving Smokeball. And we appreciate the feedback on the slow load time. We're working on updates to speed up performance in early 2024.

WC

William C.  
Managing Shareholder  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Bill Chatt from Cervantes Chatt & Prince"

August 15, 2023

5.0

Been great. Feature suggestions have made it into the program through updates and we’ve had a lot of sessions between our office and SB to talk about suggestions-they definitely listen to their clients

Pros

Hard to say what one thing makes me like it. It was definitely the first program where we got all users using it and getting the most from it. Personally, the document merging and generating is about the best I’ve encountered.

Cons

Having to go through the interrelation from the old software to SB but that’s part of the process

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

August 16, 2023

Thanks so much for your 5-star review, Bill. We're so glad you're finding Smokeball valuable and responsive.

KL

Kaley L.  
Paralegal  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Invest in this software!!"

August 30, 2023

5.0

Smokeball is our on stop shop for case management... it is so organized and helps us streamline our case management. I love using it to broadly track a case as well as using it to get into more intricate details such as medical provider logs or insurance company information.

Pros

Smokeball makes our case management so efficient and effective through its many integrations (Docusign, Microsoft Word, YoCierge etc.)! It is easy to keep organized while tracking all of the case notes help us be as thorough as possible when working in the files.

Cons

I am eagerly waiting for an intake feature to be added to Smokeball. Otherwise, I do not have any complaints aside from typical software issues, but I understand that SB is in beta and always being improved.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

August 31, 2023

Thanks for your 5-star review, Kaley. It sounds like Smokeball has helped your firm be more organized and productive while providing a high-level view but access to all the information you need. And I'm thrilled to share that client intake is now live! Here's an overview with links to some "getting started" articles: https://community.smokeball.com/product-updates/what-s-new-client-matter-intake-and-cloud-based-companion-app-956

SR

Sharbel R.  
Owner  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy to maneuver "

December 19, 2023

5.0

Very good. Happy I made the change to use Smokeball for my practice.

Pros

I like how easy it is to access the client's file. I do not need the hard file in order to review documents, share documents, and file documents.

Cons

The fact that the free website went away. When Smokeball was initially being presented to me, it included a free website, which I used for several years. Eventually they decided to do away with the website; now I pay $100 per month for a website. AND my smokeball subscription cost went up.

Reason for choosing Smokeball

Geared towards attorneys; the ease of creating documents was important. Also, the fact that Smokeball stores our documents in a secure Cloud is important.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

December 26, 2023

We're so glad that Smokeball is easy to use and was a positive change for your practice. To ensure we were providing the best solution to our clients, we partnered with LawLytics for website service. We understand that no one likes increased costs, but we're glad you believe Smokeball is worth the money. Thanks for your review, Sharbel!

KL

Kathleen L.  
Solo Practiciaon  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "We Love Smokeball"

November 17, 2023

5.0

We have found Smokeball helped us to increase our revenue due to the automatic posting of billable hours. It was easy to learn and the customer service has been great. The Smokeball staff is friendly and responsive.

Pros

Smokeball streamlined our time tracking and billing.

Cons

I can't really think of anything negative about the version we have. We wish we could afford the more comprehension system, but we are a solo office, and it gets pricey for our firm.

Switched from

[AbacusLaw](https://www.capterra.com/p/18374/AbacusLaw/)

Smokeball was cheaper and easier to use.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

November 27, 2023

Kathleen, thanks so much for your review. Love to hear that your firm is getting value out of Smokeball and capturing your billables with automatic time capture. We appreciate you!

RD

Richard D.  
Attorney/President  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Smokeball user review"

May 19, 2023

5.0

Pros

Product layout, user training, user support, and migration support from a prior product are all great. Feature-rich. Provide a workflow for tasks and has stage control for matters.

Cons

I would like to be able to color code entries on the calendar. The workflow is easy to use but you cannot put tasks on the calendar as an event; they only go on as a task. I'm not great at using tasks that pop up for a given day. I would prefer that they could populate the calendar with a date and time.

Alternatives considered

[PracticePanther Legal Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/140231/PracticePanther-Legal-Software/)[Clio](https://www.capterra.com/p/105428/Clio/)

Reason for choosing Smokeball

Features; support; cost.

Switched from

[Abacus Private Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/183454/Abacus-Private-Cloud/)[AbacusLaw](https://www.capterra.com/p/18374/AbacusLaw/)[Clio](https://www.capterra.com/p/105428/Clio/)

Abacus was too expensive and didn't have up-to-date features; Clio needed several add-on products, at additional cost, to make it function to the required level. Smokeball covered both issues.

Review Source

Response from Smokeball

May 23, 2023

Rich, thank you for your review. We're so glad you're finding value in Smokeball and that the transition from your previous software was easy thanks to our migration and support staff. We're always here if you need us, and I've passed your feature suggestions along to our product team.

JH

James H.  
Principal Atty  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great platform, great Outlook email syncing, just no ability to automatically monthly invoice. "

December 8, 2021

5.0

My experience with Smokeball was great. If Smokeball had the features I needed that MyCase had, I would have stayed with Smokeball. I liked the look of Smokeball better.

Pros

It was very user friendly and looked easy to use. Very customizeable. The Email syncing feature is great if you use Outlook. You can not only send emails when you're logged-in to Smokeball (which connects the email to the matter), but you can also send emails out of Outlook and you can click on a button on the bottom of the email screen and connect that incoming/outgoing email to a Smokeball matter. Can create custom fields. Can set-up intake forms with fields, that can be sent to the potential client for them to fill-in that automatically in-loads to their contact info in Smokeball.

Cons

Not able to set-up automatic repeat invoicing. If you have a client (such as a criminal defense client that needs to make monthly payments and want to, when you're setting up the client's case, set-up future invoices to go out to the client for them to be able to pay on-line, Smokeball can't accomplish this. The only platform I found that was able to do that is MyCase. This is a lifesaver for my criminal-defense firm. It only syncs with Outlook and not Gmail.

Alternatives considered

[LegalEdge](https://www.capterra.com/p/2602/Government-Suite/)

Reason for choosing Smokeball

I loved the email syncing (if you use Outlook), the document management/creation, the customizeability, and the price is very reasonable.

Switched from

[8am MyCase](https://www.capterra.com/p/115613/MyCase/)

I loved the email syncing that Smokeball had/has. But I wanted to be able to pre-schedule emails to go out on later dates (such as pre-scheduling fax-arraignments to go out via email), Smokeball only synced with Outlook and Outlook will only send out pre-scheduled emails 'if' Outlook is open. Gmail will send out pre-scheduled emails whether Gmail is open or not, which, because of the repeat invoicing that MyCase has and that Smokeball only syncs with Outlook, were my main reasons for going back to MyCase.

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Response from Smokeball

June 23, 2022

Thanks for your review, James. We are constantly looking for ways to improve the user experience with our software, so this feedback is very much appreciated.

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