Smokeball

Smokeball is a hybrid desktop-and-cloud practice management platform built specifically for Windows-based law firms, with deep integration into Microsoft Word and Outlook. Its signature feature is automatic, passive time tracking that logs work as it happens rather than requiring manual timers, paired with document automation across 200-plus pre-built matter templates and access to a large library of federal and local court forms.

Archie, its built-in AI assistant, can summarize matters, compare documents, and draft correspondence within existing workflows, without customer data being used for third-party AI model training. The platform is ISO 27001 certified with AES-256 encryption at rest, and is aimed at solo and small firms in practice areas like family law, conveyancing, and personal injury, with plan-based pricing rather than published flat rates.

Firms deciding between a Windows-native and browser-based workflow often compare it with Clio and GC AI.