John Hinman Holds Allstate Accountable for Car Accident Injury
Authored By: Ollie Lammers
Attorney John Hinman of Hinman Law Group, won a jury verdict on behalf of his client for $500,000.
Mr. Hinman’s clients were driving to Costco for lunch in San Bernardino, CA. On the way to Costco, the client and her grandson were rear-ended while they were stopped.
Mr. Hinman’s client suffered an aggravation of a pre-existing d...
Another Great Reason to be an Advocate Capital Client!
Here at Advocate Capital, we offer many different products and services to our law firm clients. Now, there’s another great reason to be an Advocate Capital client. Today, we are releasing Advocate Capital Client Discounts—a group of exclusive discounts available to Advocate Capital clients from numerous vendors.
Advocate Capital Clients can access discou...
Georgia Supreme Court Delays Bar Exam due to COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Georgia Supreme Court Justices have decided to postpone the Bar Exam from July 28-29 to September 9 -10.
The Justices consulted with the Georgia Department of Health when making their decision. Realizing the postponement of the test may impact recent law school graduate’s employment opportunities, the Court also included...
The Importance of Sharing Knowledge with other Lawyers with Sean Claggett
Authored by Ollie Lammers
Attorney Sean Claggett of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm, was interviewed by Michael J. Swanson, author of “How David Beats Goliath: Access to Capital for Contingent-Fee Law Firms” about the importance of sharing knowledge with other lawyers.
Mr. Claggett shares with Mr. Swanson the importance of sharing information as a plaintiff...
Happy Earth Day!
Authored by: Ollie Lammers
April 22nd is Earth Day and this year is the 50th anniversary. According to CNN.com, Earth Day was first started in 1970 by a former senator to increase awareness of environmental issues.
By 1990, Earth Day became a global observance and people participated by cleaning up parks, planting trees, or visiting their local park.
The...
Employee Spotlight: Shirley Johnson
Shirley Johnson exemplifies the Advocate Capital core values of Integrity and Service.
Shirley joined Advocate Capital nearly 9 years ago as bookkeeper. Now, she is the Controller II for the organization, and she oversees the day-to-day operations of Accounting, where accuracy and customer service are paramount.
Shirley demonstrates loyalty to the Company...
Michael J. Swanson Talks Law Firm Financing on Justice Team Podcast
Authored By: Amanda Unterreiner
One of our clients, The Simon Law Group, has a successful podcast called the Justice Team Podcast. Hosted by Bob Simon, Brad Simon, Brandon Simon and Murat Jon Abayhan, the Justice Team Podcast teaches the ins and outs of the courtroom by discussing hot topics concerning personal injury cases with special guests.
Our CEO an...
Congratulations Attorney Scott Snellings!
Join us in congratulating Attorney Scott Snellings of Snellings Law PLLC on recently being elected to the Brain Injury Network of Dallas (BIND) Board of Directors.
This is a distinguished appointment by an organization committed to providing tools and a bridge of support to adult brain injury survivors so they can reconnect into life, the community and th...
Settlement 'Tax Traps' & Misconceptions for Plaintiff Law Firms
Authored by: Candace Whitman
CEO and Chairman, Michael J. Swanson recently hosted Jason D. Lazarus, CEO of Synergy Settlement Services, for a live webinar, Settlement ‘Tax Traps’ & Misconceptions for Plaintiff Law Firms.
In this webinar, Mr. Lazarus and Mr. Swanson discussed the taxation of damages and the tax deferral of contingent fees.
Mr. Lazarus...
Why is it Important to Properly Invest in Your Cases?
In today's video, Attorney Sean Claggett of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm sits down with CEO and Chairman, Michael J. Swanson to discuss the importance of investing properly in your cases.