Moderate Complexity

Migrate from PCLaw 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 different platform categories

Migrating between different platform categories requires workflow redesign. Our team has developed proven procedures to address this specific challenge during PCLaw to Smokeball migrations.

Desktop to cloud transition requires

Desktop to cloud transition requires workflow redesign. Our team has developed proven procedures to address this specific challenge during PCLaw to Smokeball migrations.

Trust accounting migration requires bar

Trust accounting migration requires bar compliance verification. Our team has developed proven procedures to address this specific challenge during PCLaw to Smokeball migrations.

Workflow Redesign Required

PCLaw and Smokeball approach billing 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 PCLaw accounted for and mapped to its equivalent in Smokeball.

Fully CompatibleRequires MappingNot in Target

Core Data

PCLaw ContactsSmokeball Contacts

Deduplication recommended before migration

Requires Mapping

PCLaw MattersSmokeball Matters

Custom fields and practice area classifications reviewed individually

Requires Mapping

PCLaw DocumentsSmokeball Documents

File versions and metadata migrated; folder structure may be reorganized

Requires Mapping

Financial

PCLaw Billing & ARSmokeball Billing

Billing history from PCLaw mapped to Smokeball invoice format

Requires Mapping

PCLaw Trust AccountsSmokeball Trust

Requires trust account reconciliation and bar compliance verification

Requires Mapping

PCLaw Time EntriesSmokeball Time Entries

Billing rate associations preserved; verify against invoiced amounts

Requires Mapping

Advanced

PCLaw Firm DataSmokeball Firm Settings

Fully Compatible

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

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical PCLaw 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 PCLaw 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 PCLaw until you've verified everything in Smokeball.

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