The Nebraska State Bar Association and Smokeball Partner to Grant All Members Free Access to Trust and Billing Software

Lincoln, NE— July 8, 2024 – Smokeball, a leading legal practice management software platform, has announced an exclusive partnership with the Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA) to offer all NSBA members free access to Smokeball Bill, a trust accounting and billing software solution. This partnership aims to assist solo and small legal practitioners in effectively managing their client trust accounts for improved client service and compliance.

According to the 2023 State of U.S. Small Law Firms Report, small law firms often face challenges in handling trust accounting and billing compliantly. Many firms rely on manual processes that can hinder their efficiency and disrupt high-value client work. By providing Smokeball Bill for free to NSBA members, attorneys can now access a user-friendly software solution that ensures compliance and simplifies billing processes.

Empowering Small Law Firms

Liz Neeley, Executive Director of the Nebraska State Bar Association, stated, “The mission of the NSBA is to help Nebraska lawyers achieve the highest standards of competence, ethics, and professionalism. Providing Smokeball Bill to our members for free, which helps them meet their compliance obligations while supporting their practice, is a key step toward achieving that mission.”

Smokeball Bill simplifies trust accounting management, reducing the risk of compliance errors and malpractice claims. The software also streamlines invoicing and billing processes, enabling firms to send and collect payments more efficiently.

Supporting Small Law Firm Practitioners

Jane Oxley, CRO and co-founder of Smokeball, emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting small law firm practitioners. “We believe that managing trust accounts in an efficient and compliant manner shouldn’t be limited to larger firms or those with greater resources,” she said.

This partnership with the Nebraska State Bar Association follows Smokeball’s collaboration with the State Bar of Texas in June 2024. To learn more about Smokeball’s free offering with the NSBA or to sign up, visit www.smokeball.com/nebraskabill.

About Smokeball

Smokeball is a cloud-based legal practice management software that empowers law firms to operate efficiently and effectively. The platform offers automatic time tracking and invoicing, streamlined workflows tailored to specific practice areas, a library of legal forms and documents, and actionable reports. Smokeball is a member benefit of over 20 US bar associations. Learn more at smokeball.com.

FAQs

1. What is Smokeball Bill?

Smokeball Bill is a trust accounting and billing software solution provided to Nebraska State Bar Association members for free to help them manage their client trust accounts and billing processes efficiently and compliantly.

2. How can NSBA members access Smokeball Bill?

NSBA members can access Smokeball Bill by visiting www.smokeball.com/nebraskabill and signing up for the free offering.

3. Why is trust accounting compliance important for law firms?

Trust accounting compliance is crucial for law firms to maintain transparency, accuracy, and accountability in managing client funds, reducing the risk of compliance errors and malpractice claims.

4. What are the key features of Smokeball Bill?

Smokeball Bill offers user-friendly trust accounting management tools, streamlined billing processes, and compliance support to help law firms efficiently handle their client trust accounts.

5. How does Smokeball support small law firm practitioners?

Smokeball is committed to supporting small law firm practitioners by providing them with access to innovative technology solutions, such as Smokeball Bill, to enhance their practice efficiency and compliance.