Advocate Capital, Inc. Law Firm Financing Blog

Christian Mester, Partner and Attorney at McCarthy, Winkelman & Mester, LLP, recently sat down with Donna Jones, President and Director of Associate and Client Experience at Advocate Capital, for an insightful interview. During their conversation, Christian shared the inspiring story of his journey in the legal field, which he began humbly as a law of...

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In this Cases That Made a Difference® podcast episode, James Haug, Attorney and Founding Partner of Haug Barron Law Group, joins Donna Jones, President and Director of Associate and Client Experiences, to talk about a landmark case that has garnered national attention. Attorney James Haug successfully secured a $30 million verdict on behalf of the Butler...

Read More About Cases That Made a Difference® - Turning Challenges into Triumphs: $30 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict with James Haug

While traditional marketing tactics, such as digital advertising, SEO, and content marketing, remain valuable for trial law firms, one of the most powerful methods of client acquisition is through a well-established referral network. Referrals from former clients, other attorneys, or professional partners carry credibility and trust, making them an essent...

Read More About Developing a Strong Referral Network for Plaintiff Law Firms

Authored By: Shirley Johnson The Advocate Capital, Inc. Associate Spotlight Award recognizes team members who personify Advocate and Pinnacle’s Core Values: Integrity, Fairness, Learning, Partnership, Results, Balance, and Discipline. Our 2024 Q-4 winner is Jordan Cissell! Jordan joined our Advocate Capital family as an Office Assistant on November 26, 20...

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Authored By: Rob Mohr Public Justice is representing Charles and Grant Adler in New Jersey on appeal in Third Circuit court after filing a suit against Gruma Corporation. The Adlers and their company, CM Adler, LLC, were last-mile distributors for Gruma, a major tortilla producer in New Jersey. After meeting with an attorney alongside several other distri...

Read More About Public Justice Joins Transportation Contractor in Appeal Against Tortilla Producer

Law firm financing is vital to running and operating a successful law firm. There are many costs associated with running a legal practice like software subscription fees, operating expenses, physical office leases, and marketing for new client acquisition. Lawyers and attorneys can use firm funding for things like: Case expenses Maintaining good cash flo...

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Watch the recording of our recent webinar with Donna Jones, President of Advocate Capital, and Eric Hicklin, Senior Vice President and SBA Financial Advisor at Pinnacle Financial Partners, centered around the purchase and sale of law firms. Law firms arrive at the decision point for buying or selling in a variety of ways and for a myriad of reasons. Wheth...

Read More About ‘How to Sell or Buy a Personal Injury Law Firm’ Webinar Recording Available Now!

Authored By: Amanda Unterreiner We recently hosted a Mocktails and Chill event for associates where we gathered to learn how to make a few fun mocktails and enjoy charcuterie and sandwiches. Advocate Capital and a group of associates from Pinnacle Financial Partners have joined forces to create a dynamic Culture Club chapter. This partnership aims to prom...

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Law firms that self-fund their case expenses effectively provide their clients with an interest-free loan. With Advocate Capital’s case expense funding service, law firms can get their post-tax profits out of their cases and back into their bank account. Tracking case expenses is essential for contingent fee law firms that plan to recover borrowing costs...

Read More About The Importance of Case Expense Tracking for Contingent Fee Law Firms: How AdvoTrac® Makes It Possible

Authored By: Candace Whitman Plaintiff law firms often face up against large, well-funded defense firms and insurance companies in court. These defense teams have access to vast resources, from the latest technology to top-tier expert witnesses, creating a financial imbalance. However, case expense financing is an innovative solution that allows plaintiff...

Read More About Compete with Big Defense Firms by Leveraging Case Expense Financing