Smokeball will put software solutions for trust accounting & billing in the hands of all Texas lawyers at no cost, enabling them to improve client services and maintain compliance

Austin, Texas— June 18, 2024 – Smokeball, the industry-leading legal practice management software platform, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the State Bar of Texas. Through this collaboration, all State Bar of Texas members will have free access to Smokeball Bill, a trust accounting and billing software solution designed specifically for solo and small law firms. This initiative aims to help attorneys in Texas efficiently manage their client trust accounts, enhance client services, and ensure compliance with trust accounting regulations.

Solo and small law firms are essential pillars of local communities, but many struggle with trust accounting and billing tasks. Manual processes often lead to errors and inefficiencies, hindering the delivery of high-quality legal services. The 2023 State of U.S. Small Law Firms Report highlighted the need for software solutions in areas such as case management, legal research, and e-billing/invoicing. By offering Smokeball Bill for free, Smokeball and the State Bar of Texas are empowering attorneys to streamline their trust accounting processes and focus on practicing law.

Trey Apffel, Executive Director of the State Bar of Texas, emphasized the importance of providing attorneys with tools to manage trust accounting effectively. He stated, “Equipping all Texas attorneys with this innovative software will empower them to efficiently manage their trust accounting compliantly and spend more time practicing law. This offering supports all Texans, allowing them to benefit from the power of technology.”

Smokeball Bill simplifies trust accounting compliance and billing processes, reducing the risk of errors and malpractice claims. By automating trust accounting tasks, law firms can ensure accuracy and transparency in financial transactions. Jane Oxley, CRO and co-founder of Smokeball, emphasized the community-focused nature of this partnership, stating, “Being able to manage finances in an efficient and compliant manner shouldn’t be reserved just for those with the resources or large firms.”

Smokeball’s collaboration with the State Bar of Texas marks the first of its kind with a state bar association. Future partnerships with other bar associations are in the works. To learn more about Smokeball’s free offering with the State Bar of Texas or to sign up, visit www.smokeball.com/texasbill.

About Smokeball

Smokeball is a cloud-based legal practice management software platform designed to streamline law firm operations. With features such as automatic time tracking, invoicing, and tailored workflows, Smokeball empowers attorneys to work smarter and more efficiently. The platform also offers a library of legal forms and documents, making it a valuable resource for legal professionals. Smokeball is endorsed by over 20 US bar associations. Learn more at smokeball.com.

About State Bar of Texas

The State Bar of Texas is a public corporation and an administrative agency of the judicial department of state government. It provides educational programs for the legal profession and the public, administers continuing legal education programs, and manages attorney discipline systems. For more information, follow the State Bar of Texas on social media platforms or visit texasbar.com.