Giving your firm the visibility a managing partner needs
Run the business side of the firm with the same rigor you bring to your cases. Smokeball puts revenue, utilization, and case progress in one place, no chasing spreadsheets required.
Lead the firm with real numbers, not guesswork
As a managing partner, your decisions, hiring, pricing, which practice areas to grow, depend on knowing what's actually happening across the firm. Smokeball's reporting pulls revenue, utilization, and case status into a single view, so you're not waiting on someone else to compile it before a partner meeting.
Delegation only works if the systems underneath it are consistent. Standardized workflows mean every attorney and staff member handles matters the same way, so quality doesn't depend on who's covering a file, and you can step back from day-to-day oversight without losing control of outcomes.
Firm-wide reporting
See revenue, utilization, and profitability by practice area, attorney, or office without waiting for a manual report.
Consistent quality at scale
Standardized workflows keep every matter handled to the same standard, whoever's working it.
Confident delegation
Give associates and staff clear processes to follow, so you can focus on strategy instead of firefighting.
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FAQs
Everything you want to know before taking the next step.
What should managing partners look for in law firm software?
Managing partners should prioritize firm-wide reporting, consistent workflow tools, and billing accuracy, since these give visibility into performance without requiring manual reporting from staff.
How can managing partners track firm profitability in real time?
Smokeball's reporting tools track revenue, utilization, and profitability by practice area, attorney, or office, updating as work is logged rather than waiting for a monthly reconciliation.
Does Smokeball help managing partners delegate work with confidence?
Yes. Standardized workflows and matter templates mean staff follow consistent processes, so managing partners can delegate without sacrificing quality control.
Can managing partners see performance across multiple offices or practice areas?
Yes. Firm-wide reporting breaks down performance by office, practice area, or individual attorney from a single dashboard.
How does better visibility into firm performance help with hiring decisions?
Clear utilization and revenue data by practice area helps managing partners identify where the firm is understaffed or overstaffed before committing to a new hire.
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