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Florida Bar expands free trust accounting offerings with Smokeball Bill. Smokeball Bill added as a free alternative to Nota. The Florida Bar now offers members free access to Smokeball Bill, a trust accounting and billing software solution built by legal practice management software platform Smokeball. The addition of Smokeball Bill as a Member Benefit gives Florida lawyers a second free option for trust accounting tools and aligns with the Bar's commitment to supporting members with accessible technology. "The Florida Bar has long been committed to equipping our members with practical tools that help them serve clients effectively and meet their professional responsibilities," said Terry Hill, director of the Bar's Programs Division. "By expanding our free trust accounting software offerings to include Smokeball Bill, we are providing attorneys with greater choice and flexibility in selecting the technology that best fits their practice. We're excited to make another valuable resource available to our members and to continue supporting firms of all sizes across Florida." The Bar adds Smokeball Bill as an alternative to. The main difference between the two platforms is that Smokeball Bill integrates with QuickBooks, while Nota integrates directly with the member's financial institutions. By offering multiple free tools, the Bar is helping reduce disparities in access to legal technology, ensuring that lawyers - regardless of firm size, budget, or location - have the resources they need to effectively manage client funds, says Hill. According to a 2023 News article, trust accounting was in the top 10 complaints filed against members annually from 2019 to 2023, and for good reason; trust accounting is one of the most complex and detail-intensive responsibilities attorneys handle. "From managing IOTA accounts to reconciling client funds tied to real estate closings, retainers, and settlements, the process can be time-consuming without the right systems in place," according to a Smokeball statement. Smokeball says Smokeball Bill "is designed to simplify these workflows with features like three-way reconciliation, detailed audit trails, and integrations with tools such as QuickBooks to support firm operations more broadly." The company adds that its flagship solution is used by 28 state bars representing more than 900,000 lawyers across the United States. Florida Bar members may upgrade from the free Smokeball Bill service to the full Smokeball practice management solution at a discounted rate. "Florida has long been a leader in improving access to legal technology for its members," said Jane Oxley, Smokeball COO and co-founder. "We're proud to collaborate with The Florida Bar to build on that foundation - giving attorneys more choice in how they manage trust accounting today, along with the flexibility to adopt additional tools as their practices grow."

The Florida Bar and smokeball expand free trust accounting and billing software offered to all members. Smokeball builds a new relationship with The Florida Bar by offering attorneys in the state more choice and access to modern tools. June 9, 2026 Table of Contents Explore Smokeball * Bill accurately with AutoTime * Integrate with Word & Outlook * Access 20,000 - prebuilt legal forms * Grow with smart reports & insights Smokeball, the industry-leading legal practice management software platform, today announced a new relationship with The Florida Bar to provide its more than 115,000 members with free access to Smokeball Bill, Smokeball's trust accounting and billing software solution. This offering expands The Florida Bar's longstanding commitment to supporting attorneys with accessible technology, giving members an additional option for trust accounting tools. The Florida Bar was the first state bar in the nation to provide its members with free trust accounting software, setting a precedent for improving access to legal technology across firms of all sizes. With the addition of Smokeball Bill, Florida attorneys now have greater flexibility and choice in how they manage trust accounting and billing, with solutions that fit the unique needs of their practices. This initiative reflects The Florida Bar's continued focus on increasing access to technology for all attorneys - whether they are part of firms in larger cities like Miami and Tampa, or running solo practices in smaller communities across the state. By offering multiple free tools, the Bar is helping reduce disparities in access to legal technology, ensuring that attorneys - regardless of firm size, budget, or location - have the resources they need to effectively manage client funds. "The Florida Bar has long been committed to equipping our members with practical tools that help them serve clients effectively and meet their professional responsibilities," said Terry Hill, Division Director, Programs Division at The Florida Bar. "By expanding our free trust accounting software offerings to include Smokeball Bill, we are providing attorneys with greater choice and flexibility in selecting the technology that best fits their practice. We're excited to make another valuable resource available to our members and to continue supporting firms of all sizes across Florida." Smokeball and The Florida Bar recognize that trust accounting remains one of the most complex and detail-intensive responsibilities attorneys handle. From managing IOTA accounts to reconciling client funds tied to real estate closings, retainers, and settlements, the process can be time-consuming without the right systems in place. Smokeball Bill provides a modern, user-friendly solution designed to simplify these workflows, with features like three-way reconciliation, detailed audit trails, and integrations with tools such as QuickBooks to support firm operations more broadly. "Florida has long been a leader in improving access to legal technology for its members," said Jane Oxley, COO and co-founder of Smokeball. "We're proud to collaborate with The Florida Bar to build on that foundation - giving attorneys more choice in how they manage trust accounting today, along with the flexibility to adopt additional tools as their practices grow." Get tips, invites & updates - straight to your inbox! This marks Smokeball's 28th state bar relationship, extending access to its technology now to more than 900,000 lawyers across the United States. To learn more about Smokeball's free offering for The Florida Bar members or to sign up, please visit www.smokeball.com/floridabill. About Smokeball Smokeball is your partner to drive your law firm into the future. As the industry's leading cloud-based legal practice management software, Smokeball empowers you to run your firm specific to your area of law. Its platform gives you all the insights and tools you need to work smarter, not harder: automatic time tracking and invoicing, streamlined workflows for your specific practice area, a library of over 20,000 standard legal forms and documents, and actionable reports. Smokeball is a member benefit of over 20 U.S. bar associations. Learn how to run your best firm at smokeball.com. About The Florida Bar The Florida Bar, the state's guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, is the statewide organization of lawyers established by the Florida Supreme Court to regulate the legal profession. With more than 115,000 members, The Florida Bar is committed to protecting the public, improving the administration of justice, and supporting its members through education, resources, and innovation.