An incredible start to the new year! We’re thrilled to share that Smokeball has once again been recognized as a top industry leader for 2026, earning prestigious placements on flagship reports from both Capterra and Software Advice. These honors both reflect and reinforce our dedication to delivering the tools and support law firms need to thrive.

“We’re honored to be recognized by Gartner,” said Hunter Steele. “That recognition means even more knowing it’s grounded in feedback from the legal professionals who rely on Smokeball every day. Remaining the top-rated legal software by users is something we’re incredibly proud of.”

These accolades are incredibly special, as they’re driven by real feedback of the legal professionals we serve. Through industry-leading automatic time tracking, a library of over 20,000 automated legal forms, AI matter assistance, and seamless integrations we’re able to help firms work smarter and more efficiently every day.  

“It's designed for efficiency. Every process for attorneys is designed for hyper efficiency. My favorite feature is the AI tracking of my time spent processing emails in Outlook.”
— Joseph T., Capterra Reviewer

Our 2026 Recognition Highlights

We’re proud to announce that Smokeball has been recognized as a 2026 Gartner Digital Markets Category Leader, and honored to be featured in the following 2026 categories:

Capterra Shortlist

• Law Practice Management

• Legal Case Management

Software Advice FrontRunners

• Law Practice Management

• Legal Case Management

Your feedback inspires everything we build and reinforces that Smokeball is helping small law firms thrive. We’re truly grateful for the trust our clients place in us every day.  

“Smokeball meets Whiting Injury Law's needs perfectly. We are a personal injury law firm and the Smokeball platform lends itself beautifully to that practice area… Cannot recommend it enough!”
— Jason W., Capterra Reviewer

“The onboarding was clean, efficient and easy. The staff are responsive and knowledgeable… the interface is brilliant with a tonne of built-in features, and the way we can access our files and documents is great.”
— Mike B., Capterra Reviewer

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Driving Motivation in the New Year

We had a remarkable 2025 and are freshly motivated in 2026 by the feedback of our incredible clients. Smokeball remains committed to delivering innovative tools, exceptional support, and continued enhancements that help your firm thrive. We’re just getting started!

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About Smokeball

Smokeball is a cloud-based legal practice management software that automatically captures time, simplifies billing, and accelerates document creation with 20,000+ preloaded forms and Microsoft Office integration. With built-in insights and Archie AI assistance—providing real-time matter guidance and support—lawyers spend more time with clients and less on administration. Smokeball is a member benefit of over 20 U.S. bar associations. Learn how to run your best firm at smokeball.com.

About Gartner Digital Markets

‍Gartner Digital Markets is the world’s largest platform for finding software. More than 100 million people visit Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice sites every year to read objective research and verified customer reviews that help them confidently choose the right software for their business. Thousands of B2B companies work with Gartner Digital Markets to build their brand, capture buyer demand, and grow their business. For more information, visit https://www.gartner.com/en/digital-markets

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