Advocate Capital, Inc. Law Firm Financing Blog

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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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Join Donna Jones, President of Advocate Capital, and Eric Hicklin, Senior Vice President and SBA Financial Advisor at Pinnacle Financial Partners, for an upcoming webinar 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. Whether it’s a season o...

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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...

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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...

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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! Es...

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As the final quarter of the year approaches, it's a great time for trial law firms to begin analyzing their 2024 progress and strategically planning for the year ahead. By focusing on Q4 goals while laying the groundwork for 2025, law firms can maximize efficiency, enhance client satisfaction, and position themselves for growth in the new year. Here’s how...

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