How Archie has helped Loukas Law evolve and thrive
Maria Loukas, one of Perth’s most respected family lawyers, is passionate about embracing legal technology to run her firm. Driven by a commitment to respectful separation and a belief that legal services should consider a client’s well-being as much as their legal outcome, Maria founded specialist law firm Loukas Law to close that gap.

Archie is an essential tool. Why drive an old beat-up car when you can drive a Ferrari?
Maria Loukas, one of Perth’s most respected family lawyers, is passionate about embracing legal technology to run her firm. Driven by a commitment to respectful separation and a belief that legal services should consider a client’s well-being as much as their legal outcome, Maria founded specialist law firm Loukas Law to close that gap.
With a growing practice, Maria and her team recognised the need to evolve the systems supporting how they practice law. It’s here that Maria’s love for legal technology has become a cornerstone of the firm’s success — helping deliver a modern, thoughtful approach to family law.
Using Smokeball’s Archie has been a gamechanger for Loukas Law. Maria says, “When Archie is there, it’s like having a companion or assistant at your fingertips. Archie is an essential tool. Why drive an old beat-up car when you can drive a Ferrari?”
Watch the video for Loukas Law’s story.
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