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...
Paoli and Purdy Make the Case for Preventative Traffic Reform in LA with $9.5 Million Settlement
Co-authored By: Rob Mohr
Los Angeles, the second largest city in the US, has long struggled with traffic safety, and recent data highlights the dire consequences of the city's struggle to make its streets safer for pedestrians. An LA-based traffic safety nonprofit, Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE), reported that 179 (53.3%) of the 336 traffic fatalities in...
Managing Cash Flow Challenges in Law Firms with Smart Financing
Managing cash flow can be a constant challenge for law firms, particularly those handling contingency cases. Irregular cash flows can present significant obstacles to smooth operations and sustained growth. However, these challenges can be effectively addressed with the right law firm financing solutions in place, such as those offered by Advocate Capital...
Public Justice Annual Gala
The Advocate Capital team joined Public Justice for their Annual Gala & Awards, held on July 22, 2024, in Nashville, TN, at the Four Seasons. During this wonderful Gala event, the Trial Lawyer of the Year award is presented.
Per the group’s website, “Every year, this award is presented to the attorney(s) who made the greatest contribution to the publi...
ABA Issues First Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers
Authored By: Candace Whitman
More and more professional fields, including the legal industry, have begun to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) in their work. The American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has issued its first formal opinion on the use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) by lawyer...
Five Financial Challenges Contingent-Fee Law Firms Face
Authored By: Candace Whitman
Contingent-fee law firms operate under a unique financial model that can present significant challenges. Unlike traditional firms that bill by the hour, these firms only get paid if they win or settle a case. This model can lead to a range of obstacles that can impede growth and success.
In his insightful book, How David Beats...
Public Justice Clean Water Act Lawsuit Against Cattle Feedlot Allowed to Move Forward in Idaho
Authored By: Rob Mohr
Idaho Chief District Court Judge David Nye denied a motion of dismissal from JR Simplot Company in June of 2024, paving the way for a suit against the company’s Great View cattle feedlot to go to trial. Public Justice, the Snake River Waterkeeper (SRW), an environmental lawyer, and Advocates for the West joined forces to litigate aga...
Celebrating Kyle Snyder: A Unique Journey from Musician to Executive Client Manager
Today, we’re thrilled to celebrate Kyle Snyder’s 5th anniversary with our company! Kyle’s journey is as inspiring as it is unique. Before joining us, he was a full-time touring musician, passionately navigating the creative world. However, his path turned when he merged his artistic sensibility with his keen interest in customer service and finance.
Kyle...
