Advocate Capital, Inc. Law Firm Financing Blog

Tax season will be beginning soon; make sure your law firm is informed and prepared. Robert W. Wood, Tax Lawyer and Managing Partner at Wood LLP, shared some helpful information with us on our '‘Law Firm Taxes’ webinar in 2023. Rob Wood is often listed among the top ten tax lawyers in America, handling a broad range of tax planning and tax controversies....

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In an unprecedented rush, Florida's HB 837 has swiftly transformed from a contested bill to law, a move celebrated by the insurance industry but met with widespread concerns and opposition across the state. This legislation slashes the rights of insurance policyholders in a range of domains, from auto to health, life, and liability insurance. Championed b...

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Michael Ponce, owner and attorney of Ponce Law was interviewed by Paul Myers, CEO and Chairman of Advocate Capital to talk about how his firm, Ponce Law, has been recognized as ‘Best Law Firm’ and one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ in Tennessee by going above and beyond for his clients and employees. Listen to Michael as he shares how he achieved these awar...

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One of the biggest roadblocks that contingent-fee lawyers may face when taking on a new case is paying for case expenses out of their own pocket while maintaining their firm’s cash flow. One of the best ways to overcome this challenge is case expense financing. Recoup Borrowing Costs on Cases You Win Case Cost Financing is a dynamic financial solution tai...

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Are you attending the Louisiana Association for Justice 2023 Last Chance Conference next week?  Kelly Bubis, Senior Director of Strategic Solutions, and Michelle Rigsby, Director of Client Management Services, will be heading to New Orleans, LA. Our team will attend the conference December 7 – 8 at the Four Season Hotel New Orleans. Stop by the Advocate C...

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Today, November 28, is Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that began in 2012 to inspire people to give back to their community with their time, money, and other resources. Advocate Capital is embracing this spirit of giving by contributing to a cause close to our hearts: Public Justice. Public Justice is a national legal advocacy organization taking o...

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Happy Thanksgiving! We’re very thankful for our clients and friends. Our team hopes you have a fun and safe Thanksgiving. Please note that in observance of the holiday, Advocate Capital’s office will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23rd and Friday, Nov. 24th and will be closing at 5:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd. We will return to the office on Monday,...

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Advocate Capital’s associates recently volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee by sorting and packaging food. Second Harvest provides food to people facing hunger in Middle Tennessee and works to advance hunger solutions. “Massive quantities of food get dumped into landfills, yet 1 in 8 Middle Tennesseans experience hunger. This is par...

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) faces pressure from 170 law professors urging action on a rulemaking petition targeting pre-dispute arbitration clauses that was submitted by Public Justice, the American Association for Justice, and other consumer advocacy groups. This push aims to protect consumers from unwittingly forfeiting their rights....

Read More About Law Professors Show Support For Proposed Consumer Arbitration Ban

Michael Ponce, owner and attorney of Ponce Law was interviewed by Paul Myers, CEO and Chairman of Advocate Capital to talk about how his firm, Ponce Law, empowers members of his community by honoring teachers, students, and service workers through their program, ‘Hometown Heroes’. Listen to Michael as he shares transformational stories created through ser...

Read More About Discussing Law Firm Community Involvement: Learn About Ponce Law's Award-Winning Community Service