Public Justice Represents OK Woman Fighting “Bait-and-Switch” Window Replacement Loan
Authored By: Rob Mohr
In Oklahoma, Public Justice is representing Susan Parisi in Tenth Circuit Appellate court after falling victim to what the civil rights organization calls “a bait-and-switch” scheme involving window replacement company Renewal by Anderson, and fintech Greensky, LLC. In 2021, Parisi saw an advertisement from Renewal offering loans wit...
Advocate Capital Team Volunteers at Wags & Walks
Authored By: Amanda Unterreiner
Our team recently volunteered at Wags & Walks in Nashville. Wags & Walks is a nonprofit organization and dedicated community of dog lovers working to reduce euthanasia in local shelters and increase awareness of rescue dogs being wonderful pets. They treat and care for dogs and administer foster homes and adoptions....
Revisiting ERISA and Health Plan Reimbursement After Third Party Recovery with Public Justice
Authored By: Rob Mohr
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of one of the United States’ most influential labor laws, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Signed into law by President Ford on Labor Day in 1974, ERISA provides protections and regulations around employees and their employer-sponsored pension and health insuran...
Elevating Your Law Firm in a Challenging Economy Webinar Recording Available Now!
In our recent webinar, Paul Myers, Advocate Capital CEO, and Geoff McDonald, Attorney and Founder of Geoff McDonald & Associates, delved into the key challenges facing law firm leaders in today's fast-changing environment. With rising inflation driving up operating costs and shifting workplace culture redefining team dynamics, law firms must adapt to...
Managing High Upfront Litigation Costs: Financial Solutions for Law Firms
When a personal injury lawyer takes on a case, significant upfront case expenses are often unavoidable. Whether it’s hiring expert witnesses, paying for medical records, or gathering essential case evidence, these costs can quickly pile up, providing a major financial challenge.
This is where law firm financing options, such as case cost funding, become u...
Viles & Beckman, LLC's Annual Marcus W. Viles Community Growth Scholarship Award
Advocate Capital is proud to highlight Viles & Beckman, LLC , for their outstanding community outreach through the Marcus W. Viles Community Growth Scholarship Program. The program provides one lucky student the opportunity to further their education and support the betterment of their community. We cannot wait to see who will be awarded this year!
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Public Justice Helps in Fight to Uphold California’s Law Extending Legal Recourse for Childhood Sexual Abuse
In a recent case, West Contra Costa Unified School District v. Contra Costa County Superior Court, Public Justice filed an amicus brief to defend a crucial California law that extends the statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, allowing them to seek justice even after many years. The case involves Jane Doe, who was repeatedly sexua...
How Law Firms Can Handle High-Value Cases
Authored By: Rob Mohr
For contingent fee law firms, high-value cases can result in large monetary outcomes for both clients and the firms representing them. However, more lucrative cases also require more attention and resources. While hourly rate firms bolster themselves with guaranteed fees regardless of the outcome, trial lawyers working on contingency...
AAJ Paralegal of the Year Award Presented to Adrian Martin
The winner of the 2024 American Association for Justice (AAJ) Paralegal of the Year Award, sponsored by Advocate Capital, Inc., was Adrian Martin, Director of Legal Services and Head Paralegal at Yaeger Law.
Watch the video below, which captures the moments from the award ceremony at AAJ's Annual Convention held on July 19-23 in Nashville. As part of the...
Public Justice Wins Settlement and Compels Clean Water Act Permit in Suit Against the State of Florida and HRK Holdings
Authored By: Rob Mohr
In early July, the Florida Department of Environmental Protections (FDEP) agreed to draft a Clean Water Act permit for a retired phosphate facility near Tampa Bay, FL. The agreement allows for increased oversight and regulation regarding the water pollution from the facility into Tampa Bay. Although the mine has not been in operation...
