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AUTOMATED LEGAL PRECEDENT TEMPLATES

Thousands of Automated Legal Forms and Precedents

Create accurate, consistent documents with customisable precedents for every area of law.

End Manual Data Entry

Precedent templates autofill with Smokeball Data, saving time and boosting productivity.

Reduce Human Error

Less copying and pasting means fewer mistakes and more accurate legal forms.

All-in-One Workflows

From online intake to automated documents, streamline every step.

Thousands of Automated Precedent Templates

Access a comprehensive library of up-to-date court and government forms, letters, and precedents for fast, easy legal document creation. Included in the price of your Smokeball subscription.

  • All forms and precedents autofill with Smokeball data to save time.
  • Ensure consistent, quality legal documents every time.
  • Customise your firm's own precedent templates.

Kickstart Your Firm's Automation With 10 Custom Precedents

When you join Smokeball, we’ll automate 10 of your firm’s precedents at no cost so you can experience the benefits of document automation from day one. As part of onboarding, our trainers will guide you through creating our own precedent templates.

  • 10 of your own precedents automated for free.
  • Empower your firm with guided precedent training so you can create your own templates when you need them.

Your entire firm. One seamless platform.

FAQs about Smokeball Payments

What is Smokball Payments?

Smokeball Payments is Legal Payment Software that allows your firm to securely accept online credit, debit payments directly from invoices, intake forms, your client portal, or a secure link. It’s designed for law firms and fully integrated into your Smokeball workflow.

How does online payments benefit my law firm?

Smokeball Payments helps your firm get paid faster and spend less time chasing invoices. It reduces admin, simplifies reconciliation, and gives clients more convenient ways to pay—leading to smoother billing and improved cash flow.

How much does Smokeball Payments cost?

There are no monthly fees for Smokeball Payments. You simply pay a transaction percentage and a small per-transaction fee. See full pricing details here.

What payment methods can clients use?

Clients can pay using credit or debit cards from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. Payments can be made through digital invoices, online intake forms, QR codes on printed invoices, or directly via the client portal.

Can I collect client account payments?

Yes. Payments enables you to collect payments to your client account.

Who processes the payments?

Payments are securely processed by FeeWise, our trusted legal payments partner. Your client’s data is encrypted and handled in accordance with PCI DSS standards.

What information is required to set up payments in Smokeball?

To apply, you must be an authorised principal who owns 25% or more of the firm. You’ll need to provide basic firm and identification details, along with your nominated operating and/or trust account details.

Is Smokeball Payments PCI compliant?

Yes. Payments are securely processed through FeeWise, a PCI DSS–compliant provider. Your client’s card details are encrypted and never stored in Smokeball, ensuring a secure experience for both your firm and your clients.

Where is Smokeball Payments available and who has access to this feature?

Smokeball Payments is currently available to firms in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It’s available to firms using eligible Smokeball plans. Access to apply is limited to principals who own at least 25% of the firm.

FAQs about Smokeball Payments

Can I link my Smokeball calendar with Microsoft Outlook?

Yes. Smokeball offers two-way calendar sync with Microsoft Outlook, so events created or updated in either system stay in sync automatically.

Can I create matter-specific events in Smokeball?

Absolutely. You can create calendar events that are linked to specific matters, giving you clear visibility over court dates, appointments, and deadlines for each case.

Can I share calendar events with clients?

Yes. With Smokeball’s Client Portal (available on Boost, Grow, and Prosper), you can securely share calendar events with clients and third parties, who can then add them to their own calendars.

Can new clients book appointments through Smokeball?

Yes. Using Smokeball’s Intake Forms, clients and prospects can book available time directly in your calendar.

Can I set calendar reminders to myself or others in my firm?

Yes. Smokeball allows you to create smart reminders for any event and assign them to yourself or other staff, helping your team stay on top of important dates.

FAQs about Smokeball Payments

What are legal forms and precedents in Smokeball?

Legal forms and precedents in Smokeball are professionally crafted or firm-created documents that can be automated to autofill with your matter data. This ensures your legal forms, letters, and agreements are accurate, consistent, and ready in seconds.

Does Smokeball help automate my own firm's precedents?

Yes. When you join Smokeball, we’ll automate 10 of your own precedents for free as part of onboarding. Our trainers will also provide guided precedent automation training so you can continue creating your own templates.

How does precedent automation in Smokeball save time and reduce errors?

Precedent automation eliminates the need for manual data entry and reduces repetitive copying and pasting. Your templates pull information directly from your Smokeball matter, cutting drafting time by up to 87% while ensuring accuracy and compliance.