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Congratulations to the team of Richard B. Koskoff, Amy S. Niven and Carly L. Edson of the Law Offices Booth|Koskoff for their recent $4 million settlement in a sexual molestation case in the California foster care program. The Plaintiffs were two (2) young boys, ages 9 and 10. Due to abuse and neglect in their homes, the Plaintiffs were placed in foster c...

Authored By: Iris Garrett Advocate Capital, Inc. has exciting news for our clients and other plaintiff law firms looking to grow. Our team is now offering a maximum line of credit of $5,000,000 per qualifying law firm. Not only does this new higher line of credit signify a $1,000,000 increase from our company’s previous limit of $4,000,000; but we believe...

Authored By: Iris Garrett Congratulations to our friends at Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott for recently being named “Best of the Bar” for 2016 in the Kansas City Business Journal. Lawyers are selected in the “Best of the Bar” contest by their peers and are considered the top private practice attorneys in the Kansas City metro area. This year, Matt Meyer...

Watch President and CEO Michael J. Swanson as he interviews Attorneys Bob and Brad Simon of The Simon Law Group about some of the factors that determine how much a personal injury case is worth. Tina Burns Vice President

The Plaintiff worked as a gasoline tank driver and had years of driving experience, but it was while driving his Ford F150 to take his young daughter to school that he sustained severe spinal injuries. As he was exiting from the gated community where he lived, he came to a stop to let children pass who were walking to school. While waiting for the childre...

Congratulations to Julie Peschel, Partner at The Carlson Law Firm, who was able to achieve justice for the parents of a three- month-old little boy who ultimately lost the battle of his life following a life-altering brain injury sustained at a local day care. The unspeakable tragedy began for this family on August 30, 2013 after their three-month-old son...

Authored By: Iris Garrett On Saturday, October 1st, Advocate Capital, Inc.’s Team Hope traded in their green shirts for pink ones and joined together for the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure. The annual event raises both funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Advocate Capital supports Komen’s mission and was proud to partici...

Authored By: Iris Garrett We recently told you how essential client testimonials are to the success of growing your law firm. Not only do they build trust among existing clients, but they validate your abilities to prospective clients and demonstrate why choosing your firm is the right choice. Last month, Advocate Capital, Inc. collected its 101st unpaid...

President and CEO Michael J. Swanson recently interviewed California based attorneys Bob and Brad Simon of The Simon Law Group about how trial preparation and getting to know their clients has helped in their success. Tina Burns Vice President

Lance Cooper, founding member of The Cooper Firm, is hosting a charity auction benefiting Orphan Aid, Liberia. Meet Orphan Aid, Liberia: Orphan Aid, Liberia was created in 2008, when Daryl Roberts of Cartersville, GA went on a mission trip with his local church. During this trip, Daryl was guided to visit a group of children living in an orphanage that w...