Moderate Complexity

Migrate from Smokeball to iManage

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Migration Challenges

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

Migrating between practice management and

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

Mapping Smokeball data structures to iManage

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

Verifying data integrity after migration

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

Workflow Redesign Required

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

What Gets Migrated

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

Fully CompatibleRequires MappingNot in Target

Core Data

Smokeball MattersiManage Matters

Custom fields and practice area classifications reviewed individually

Requires Mapping

Smokeball DocumentsiManage Documents

File versions and metadata migrated; folder structure may be reorganized

Requires Mapping

Smokeball ContactsiManage Contacts

Deduplication recommended before migration

Requires Mapping

Financial

Smokeball Billing RecordsiManage Bills

Billing history from Smokeball mapped to iManage invoice format

Requires Mapping

Smokeball Time EntriesiManage 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 Smokeball to iManage 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 Smokeball data. Our team will ensure your contacts, matters, billing records, documents, and other critical data make it to iManage 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 Smokeball until you've verified everything in iManage.

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