Public Justice Helps Defend Protections for Pregnant and Postpartum Students
At Advocate Capital, we believe in recognizing and supporting organizations that champion justice. One case that underscores the importance of legal advocacy is Tennessee v. McMahon, which threatens essential protections for pregnant and postpartum students under Title IX. Public Justice, BraunHagey & Borden LLP, and Pillersdorf Law Offices have filed...
The Cost of Missed Opportunities: How Financial Limitations Hold Back Law Firms
Authored By: Candace Whitman |
In the ever-competitive litigation sphere, law firms must continuously evaluate which cases to take and how to allocate resources. However, financial constraints can limit their ability to pursue high-value cases, invest in necessary resources, or expand into new markets. These missed opportunities can impact a firm's long-t...
Justice Delivered: The Carlson Law Firm’s Fight for USS Cole Victims and Survivors
Authored By: Rob Mohr |
On October 12, 2000, the USS Cole anchored in the Yemeni port of Aden for a routine refueling stop. Less than two hours later, a small boat approached the ship, pulled alongside, and detonated explosives concealed on board. The explosion tore a 40-foot-wide hole in the side of the Cole near the waterline just as many of the crew we...
Meet Advocate Capital Client Brian McCallister
Hear from Advocate Capital client Brian McCallister, founder of The McCallister Law Firm, as he and Advocate Capital CEO and Chairman Paul Myers discuss his firm's experience with Advocate Capital's case expense financing. Learn why Brian calls working with Advocate Capital a "relief," and hear his approach to explaining the value proposition to clients....
Cases That Made a Difference® - Historic $2 Billion Judgement for USS Cole Victims with Craig Carlson (Part 2)
In part two of our Cases That Made a Difference® series with Craig Carlson, from the Carlson Law Firm, Craig and Advocate Capital CEO and Chairman, Paul Myers, discuss the comprehensive care Craig and his team have provided for the victims of the USS Cole bombing. Craig explains the value of caring for his clients outside the courtroom and the next s...
The Ethics of Case Expense Financing: Supporting Clients Without Compromise
Contingent fee law firms often have to make significant financial investments in their cases to obtain successful results for their clients. Case expense financing is a powerful solution that allows law firms to secure the necessary financial resources to get the best results for their clients while still effectively managing cash flow and growing their f...
Cases That Made a Difference® - Historic $2 Billion Judgement for USS Cole Victims with Craig Carlson (Part 1)
In part one of our latest Cases That Made a Difference®️ episode, Advocate Capital CEO and Chairman, Paul Myers and Carlson Law Firm founder and Managing Partner, Craig Carlson discuss Craig's landmark victory against Iran on behalf of victims of the 2000 USS Cole suicide bombing in Yemen. In this conversation, Craig explains the challenges and procedures...
Managing a Work Life Balance in Trial Law with Brian McCallister
Authored By: Rob Mohr |
Advocate Capital CEO and Chairman, Paul Myers, sits down with Brian McCallister, of the McCallister Law Firm, to discuss the importance of maintaining a work life balance in trial law. Brian shares his own methods for decompression and encourages other lawyers to make time for taking care of themselves both for their own sake and f...
Public Justice’s Work to Protect Communities from Toxic Coal Ash Pollution
Authored By: Candace Whitman |
At Advocate Capital, we deeply appreciate the dedication of organizations like Public Justice in holding polluters accountable and ensuring the protection of our environment. The recent legal action taken to address the toxic coal ash pollution in Pennsylvania exemplifies the crucial role that legal advocacy plays in safegua...
Brian McCallister's 911 Response Case That Made a Difference® In His Community
Authored By: Rob Mohr |
In the third episode of our series with Brian McCallister, from the McCallister Law Firm, he shares a recent case that led to a positive change in his community. Cathryn McClelland, a 40 year-old mother of two, collapsed in her home in July of 2019. Her husband, Frank, was traveling for work multiple states away. The couple's 8 yea...
