Advocate Capital, Inc. Law Firm Financing Blog

Have you ever heard a member of our team mention the “memo field”? AdvoTrac® not only tracks your case expense, but our proprietary software can also categorize those expenses for you. Most of our clients track their expenses using case management software or Quickbooks. In these systems, they will enter what the expense is for: “Expert Witness,” “Deposit...

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Cyber security threats like phishing attacks are a major concern for all businesses and individuals. For law firms, this concern is heightened because of the sensitive client data firms have on file. Your law firm has security systems in place to prevent attacks from occurring, but it is also important to have a plan for if you suspect a hacker may have g...

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By Elizabeth KapamasIn this blog, we provide a list of the advantages social media can offer your firm. Your firm can use social media marketing to build brand recognition and connect with potential customers. Here are a few tips from Shelli Tench that can help guide your firm's social media efforts.With most Americans being active on social media, establ...

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Authored by: Scarlett Rowe Are you attending the 2023 National Trial Lawyers Summit next week?  Jim Pacelli, Vice President of Strategic Solutions, and Rebecca Stottlemyer, Associate Director of Referral Relations, will be heading to Miami, FL. Our team will attend the conference from January 23-26 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Stop by the Advocate Capi...

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In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Advocate Capital’s office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16th.  We will return to the office on Tuesday, Jan. 17th. Should you have any questions regarding the processing of any transaction, please feel free to contact our Accounting Team at 615.577.5448 or by email: Accounting@AdvocateCapital.com. Martin Luthe...

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It is important for all attorneys to have a high-quality headshot taken to use on their website and in other forms of marketing. Here are a few helpful tips for your next headshot photoshoot.  Plan your outfit in advance of the photo shoot and try it on in front of a mirror. You want to make sure everything fits correctly and looks neat and professional....

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By Elizabeth KapamasRegulations in the legal field are ever-changing, but with the right tools, keeping up with these changes and how they affect your firm is manageable. Having good preparation and knowledge is crucial if you want to be successful with your clients. Monitoring regulations require more than paying a legal information broker. Below are som...

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Everyone knows about the "elevator speech." It is the term for the quick pitch you give about yourself when someone asks what you do. But have you taken the time to think about how you will answer that question in a way that best represents you as a lawyer and your law firm?  It can be helpful to take some time to plan and practice your elevator pitch so...

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Authored by: Candace Whitman Nominations for the Public Justice Trial Lawyer of the Year 2023 are now open! Nominations will close on March 1, 2023.  The Trial Lawyer of the Year award recognizes a lawyer or team of lawyers "who made the greatest contribution to the public interest within the past year by trying or settling a precedent-setting, socially s...

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Milestone is now accepting applications for their third annual Trial LawHER Scholarship. The scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship to be given to a female rising 3L who aspires to become a plaintiff trial lawyer. According to Milestone, "This scholarship intends to elevate a rising woman leader in the plaintiff trial lawyer space and educate future trial l...

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