Simona Farrise, founder of The Farrise Law Firm, known as one of the top 50 Female Lawyers in California, a nationally sought after public speaker in the areas of law, and likely most well-known for her success in Asbestos litigation, will be speaking at the American Association for Justice Annual Convention in Los Angeles.
Attorney Farrise’s topic will f...
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Jurors Return $840K Verdict in Rear-End Collision Case
Imagine for a moment sitting in your vehicle at a red light on an ordinary day thinking about your to-do list or maybe about plans you have with family for the weekend. Next, imagine suddenly, without warning, being struck from behind by a 17,000 pound vehicle.
That is what happened to The Carlson Law Firm’s client, Glen, who suffered mild traumatic brain...
Advocate Capital, Inc. Celebrates 17th Anniversary
Advocate Capital, Inc. is celebrating another great year of service! Since 1999, we have been helping plaintiff lawyers get even better results for their clients through strategic financing and our Case Expense Funding product. Now, in our 17th year, the staff at Advocate Capital, Inc. continues to strive toward assisting law firms in their fight against...
Patti Birdsall Named 2016 Paralegal of the Year
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Patti Birdsall, litigation paralegal at VB Attorneys in Houston, Texas is this year’s recipient of the Advocate Capital, Inc. / American Association for Justice (AAJ) Paralegal of the Year Award. Birdsall was nominated by Attorney Brian Beckcom, a founding partner at the firm. Beckcom says, “In the si...
Debi Chalik - Part 2 of 2 - Changing Laws to Protect Consumers
Be sure to watch Part 2 of Mr. Swanson's interview with Attorney Debi Chalik of the Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik to learn how their law firm and clients were instrumental in changing law in Florida to protect consumers who want to go parasailing.
Tina Burns
Vice President
Dallas Trial Lawyers Achieve $6M Verdict Following $25K Offer
The important work of trial lawyers too often goes unnoticed. Insurance companies and big corporations, driven solely by profit incentives, rarely step up to the plate to do the right thing, taking responsibility for their actions or the actions of those they insure. Rather than accepting responsibility, they will fight to the bitter end to avoid accounta...
Attorney Ben Cloward Named 2016 Co-Trial Lawyer of the Year
We are pleased to announce that Attorney Ben Cloward of Cloward Hicks & Brasier, our client, has been selected by the Nevada Justice Association to receive the 2016 Co-Trial Lawyer of the Year.
Mr. Cloward will be presented with his well-deserved award at the upcoming Annual Summer Gala to be held at The Grove at SouthCreek in Reno on June 14th and th...
Debi Chalik - Part 1 of 2 - Parasailing Safety
Watch Part 1 of Mr. Swanson's interview with Florida Attorney Debi Chalik of the Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik to learn some important safety tips to consider before you go parasailing.
Tina Burns
Vice President
Mike McLachlan Victorious in Historic $58M Groundwater Case
Congratulations to Advocate Capital, Inc. friend and client Mike McLachlan of the Law Offices of Michael D. McLachlan on the recent victorious judgment providing his clients with permanent water rights valued at $58M, awarded to thousands of litigants in the Antelope Valley Groundwater Cases.
This judgment has been 17 years in the making, originally filed...
Handy & Handy, P.C. Named to Utah’s Legal Elite
Congratulations to Attorneys Garrett and Preston Handy, of Handy & Handy, P.C., on recently being voted Legal Elite by Utah Business magazine in the personal injury practice area for the fourth consecutive year.
According to the Utah Business magazine, Utah’s Legal Elite is “a listing of the top layers in Utah as voted by their peers.” How does this w...
