Smokeball, Inc.

Smokeball, Inc. provides legal practice management software aimed at enhancing productivity for law firms through features like automated time tracking, document automation, and billing integration. Founded in 2011, Smokeball, Inc. is based in Chicago, US, specializing in legal practice management software.

In September 2021, the company raised USD 30 mn in venture funding, which will support employee recruitment and technology advancement. The CEO is Hunter Steele. Smokeball offers a comprehensive suite of legal practice management software designed to enhance productivity and profitability for law firms. Their core product features include automatic time tracking, document automation, and integrated billing capabilities, allowing legal professionals to streamline administrative tasks.

The software supports over 20,000 legal forms across more than 250 matter types, catering to various areas of law such as family law, personal injury, real estate, and litigation. The introduction of Smokeball AI enables law firms to leverage artificial intelligence for smarter case management, improving onboarding, lead management, and case organization. Smokeball serves a client base of more than 20,000 lawyers globally, with significant market presence in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Smokeball generates revenue through a subscription-based model tailored to law firm clients.

The pricing structure accommodates various firm sizes, from solo practitioners to large legal teams. Clients subscribe to the legal practice management software, accessing features that contribute to increased billable hours and enhanced operational efficiency. Additional revenue streams include specialized services, such as legal billing software and trust accounting solutions, ensuring compliance and effective client fund management. This direct transactional relationship connects Smokeball to its clients without intermediary distribution channels.

Smokeball plans to utilize the USD 30 mn raised in September 2021 for employee recruitment and technology advancement. The company is working on launching new products designed to further enhance their software offerings. Additionally, there are intentions to expand into new markets, particularly targeting regions where legal technology adoption is growing. Specific markets for expansion will be defined as part of their strategic growth initiatives.