Webinar Recording: Women in Trial Law with Katie Bertram
Advocate Capital is pleased to release a recent webinar hosted by Advocate Capital President and Director of Associate and Client Experience Donna Jones, featuring renowned trial attorney, Catherine D. “Katie” Bertram. As more women enter trial law, questions around leadership, growth, and equity are more relevant than ever.
Watch below for a candid conve...
Associate Spotlight: Rob Mohr
The Advocate Capital Associate Spotlight Award congratulates team members who personify Advocate and Pinnacle’s Core Values: Integrity, Fairness, Learning, Partnership, Results, Balance, and Discipline. This distinction has been awarded to Rob Mohr.Rob is Advocate Capital’s Marketing Coordinator, joining the team in April 2024. Rob has willingly take...
How to Build a Scalable Law Firm With a Personal Touch
Growth is the goal for many successful plaintiff law firms. However, as your caseload, team, and impact expand, it can become more challenging to maintain the personalized service that sets your firm apart. The key to sustainable growth isn't just about hiring more people or taking on more clients; it's about building systems and structures that support y...
Public Justice Challenges Class Action Barriers in Dunn v. Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Co.
At Advocate Capital, we understand that meaningful change often starts in the courtroom, it’s why we proudly support the critical work of organizations like Public Justice. Their latest effort in Dunn v. Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Co. is another powerful example of how trial lawyers and legal advocacy groups can protect consumers from corporate misconduct....
AAJ Paralegal of the Year Award Presented to Talar Guedikian
The winner of the 2025 American Association for Justice (AAJ) Paralegal of the Year Award, sponsored by Advocate Capital, Inc., was presented to Talar Guedikian, Senior Litigation Paralegal at Altair Law, LLP.
The award ceremony took place at AAJ's Annual Convention held on July 18-22 in San Francisco. As part of the award, Talar also received complimenta...
How Case Expense Funding Benefits Your Clients
At Advocate Capital, we often discuss how our case expense funding helps law firms grow, stabilize cash flow, and invest confidently in litigation. But another critical benefit is even more important: how our funding ultimately helps your clients.
Greater Access to Justice
Contingency-fee law firms make justice accessible for many people who cannot afford...
Advocate Capital Volunteers With Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Summer is a tough time for families struggling with food insecurity. Many children and families rely on meals at school, so when school lets out for summer, many children lose access to free breakfasts and lunches. Advocate Capital's associates recently volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee by sorting, quality checking, and...
Navigating the Application Process for Case Expense Funding with Advocate Capital
At Advocate Capital, we understand the financial challenges contingency fee law firms face, especially when advancing case expenses out of pocket. Our case expense funding solution helps firms preserve their capital, grow their practice, and ultimately serve more clients in pursuit of justice. But we’re more than just a funding source; we’re a long-term p...
How to Build a Strong Online Reputation for Your Law Firm
In today's digital world, your law firm's reputation often starts online. Before a potential client calls your office or fills out a contact form, they're reading your reviews, checking your website, and researching your credibility online. Here's how to cultivate a strong, trustworthy online reputation that supports your firm's growth.
Keep Your Website...
ABA Clarifies Limits on Peremptory Challenges in Jury Selection
The American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility recently issued Formal Opinion 517, offering important guidance on how lawyers must ethically exercise peremptory challenges during jury selection.
The opinion affirms that “a lawyer who knows or reasonably should know that the lawyer’s exercise of peremptory chall...
