Moderate Complexity

Migrate from Filevine to Smokeball

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Migration Challenges

Every migration has its hurdles. Here's what to expect and how we address each one.

Migrating between case management and

Migrating between case management and practice management requires workflow redesign. Our team has developed proven procedures to address this specific challenge during Filevine to Smokeball migrations.

Mapping Filevine data structures to Smokeball

Mapping Filevine data structures to Smokeball field conventions. Our team has developed proven procedures to address this specific challenge during Filevine to Smokeball migrations.

Verifying data integrity after migration

Verifying data integrity after migration from Filevine. Our team has developed proven procedures to address this specific challenge during Filevine to Smokeball migrations.

Workflow Redesign Required

Filevine and Smokeball approach case management and practice management differently. Your existing workflows will need to be mapped to Smokeball's structure, which takes careful planning.

What Gets Migrated

Every record from Filevine accounted for and mapped to its equivalent in Smokeball.

Fully CompatibleRequires MappingNot in Target

Core Data

Filevine MattersSmokeball Matters

Custom fields and practice area classifications reviewed individually

Requires Mapping

Filevine CasesSmokeball Matters

Custom fields and practice area classifications reviewed individually

Requires Mapping

Filevine DocumentsSmokeball Documents

File versions and metadata migrated; folder structure may be reorganized

Requires Mapping

Filevine ContactsSmokeball Contacts

Deduplication recommended before migration

Requires Mapping

Financial

Filevine Billing RecordsSmokeball Bills

Billing history from Filevine mapped to Smokeball invoice format

Requires Mapping

Filevine Time EntriesSmokeball Time Entries

Billing rate associations preserved; verify against invoiced amounts

Requires Mapping

Our migration specialists handle all data mapping and transformations to ensure accurate transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical Filevine to Smokeball migration takes 4-8 weeks, depending on the volume of data and complexity of your setup. We'll give you a realistic timeline during your free consultation.

We have proven extraction methods for Filevine data. Our team will ensure your contacts, matters, billing records, documents, and other critical data make it to Smokeball intact.

The biggest differences are usually in workflow approach, feature depth, and pricing model. We'll help you understand what changes to expect and how to adapt your processes.

Costs depend on data volume, user count, and migration complexity. We provide transparent pricing after an initial assessment — typically ranging from $3,000-10,000 for this type of migration.

Data integrity is our top priority. We perform full backups before migration, run validation checks throughout the process, and provide a detailed audit report. No data is deleted from Filevine until you've verified everything in Smokeball.

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