Referral Partners
Meet your new co-counsel.
Most co-counsel arrangements offer you a third of the fee and a black box. National Advocates offers something materially different: better economics, deep client empathy, full visibility into cases, & modern case management that works up every case like it's going to trial.
Partner with usFee divisions require joint responsibility and written client consent in accordance with applicable rules of professional conduct. Fee arrangements and results vary by matter.
National Presence. Local Expertise.
When you refer a case to National Advocates, your client gets an attorney-supervised team in their jurisdiction.
We build our presence state by state, establishing vetted local counsel relationships and trusted medical provider networks before we open our doors in each jurisdiction. That means every case we take is backed by real, local representation that protects your clients and your firm's reputation.
For cases that require litigation, we engage trial-ready local attorneys who are invested in winning. We manage those relationships entirely from our share. You never negotiate with local counsel directly.
Your Clients are in Good Hands
We retain accomplished trial attorneys and litigators as Of Counsel in jurisdictions nationwide. Here are some of the attorneys your clients will be working with.
How it Works
Step 1
Refer the case
Send us a matter via email, Lexamica, AttorneyShare, CaseConnect, or direct integration with your CMS. We review every referral promptly — you'll hear back quickly on fit and co-counsel structure. We don't let referrals sit.
Step 2
Work starts right away
The moment a case is accepted, we're in motion. Intake, insurance coverage investigation, compensability screening, care coordination, records and bills collection — all of it begins without delay.
Step 3
We keep you informed
You get an early compensability read shortly after intake, then a robust monthly update on every active matter. We integrate directly with your existing case management system — visibility lives where you already work.
Step 4
You get paid
When a case resolves, we handle disbursement. Your share comes directly from us — you're never negotiating with or collecting from local counsel or any third party. Clean, fast, documented.
Meet Ryan Hecht
Founding Attorney at National Advocates
Ryan Hecht is a personal injury attorney who helps injury victims across the country get the compensation they deserve. Before founding National Advocates, he spent years on the civil defense side, preparing cases for trial, taking depositions, and learning exactly how carriers decide what to pay and what to fight.
He left to fight for plaintiffs. Ryan built National Advocates on the belief that people who've been injured deserve representation that is as sophisticated, prepared, and tenacious as what the other side brings — regardless of where they live. Every case that comes through National Advocates is supervised by Ryan directly. That's not a marketing claim. It's how we operate.
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Cases we handle
Personal injury law covers a lot of ground. Here's what we handle, and how we approach each case.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, rideshare vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. Whether the other driver was distracted, intoxicated, or running a light — if they caused your injuries, you have a claim. We handle the full spectrum.
Slips, Trips & Falls
Property owners are legally responsible for maintaining safe conditions. When a wet floor, broken step, or unlit walkway puts you in the hospital, that responsibility doesn't disappear. We hold them to it.
Dog & Animal Attacks
Attacks happen in seconds and leave permanent physical and psychological harm. In most states, owners are strictly liable regardless of the animal's history. We move quickly, document thoroughly, and pursue full compensation.
Catastrophic Injuries
Some injuries change the entire trajectory of a life. Traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, amputations, and severe burns all require long-term thinking, specialized experts, and preparation that most firms don't invest in. We do.
Wrongful Death
Losing a family member to someone else's negligence is devastating in every dimension. We take the legal burden off families completely — investigations, insurance handling, estate coordination — so they can focus on each other.
Complex Injury Matters
Multiple defendants, layered insurance coverage, high-value claims with disputed liability. These cases require a level of strategic thinking that most local firms aren't built for. We are.
Outcomes that matter
We handle overflow matters with disciplined execution. AI-native case operations, experienced case staff, and attorney oversight keep matters moving, maintain professional standards, and protect your firm's reputation.
* Based on internal data; for informational purposes only. Fee divisions require joint responsibility and written client consent per applicable professional conduct rules. Results vary by matter.
Up to 30–40% lower*
Time on desk
Don't let your clients' cases stall. Responsive intake, early compensability checks & proactive care coordination resolve cases quickly.
More resolutions*
At policy limits
Leave no stone unturned in pre-litigation. When litigation is required, experienced local counsel handles cases to maximize value.
Up to 50% more*
In referral fees
Origination matters. Our co-counsel model recognizes the value of referral, while we maintain joint responsibility to the client.
Intake that Converts
A case that doesn't get signed is a case nobody benefits from. Our intake operation is built to capture and convert every qualified lead.
We respond within five minutes, transfer live in English and Spanish, and screen every case before it reaches your desk.
93%
Wanted lead conversion rate
We sign the overwhelming majority of qualified cases sent our way.
24/7
Bilingual live transfers
Our intake team is available around the clock in English and Spanish — no voicemail, no delays.
Keep the Lion's Share
The standard market referral split runs 33–40% to the referring firm. We start at 50%, and we manage all downstream splits with local counsel entirely from our share.
Fee splits can improve with volume. If you're currently working under better terms with another firm, bring it to us. We will match or beat competitive arrangements. Fee divisions require joint responsibility and written client consent in accordance with applicable rules of professional conduct.
| Resolution Stage | You Keep | We Keep |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Litigation (Signed Client) | 50%of fees | 50%of fees |
| Pre-Litigation (Lead) | 40%of fees | 60%of fees |
| Litigation | 1/3of fees | 2/3of fees |
Refer Seamlessly. Stay in the Loop.
Send cases through your existing workflow. We accept referrals by email, through Lexamica, AttorneyShare, CaseConnect, or directly from your case management system.
Once a case comes in, we run a prompt intake and deliver an early compensability update so you know right away whether the case has legs. From there, you receive monthly status reports on every active matter. We push updates directly into your CMS so your file stays current without any manual work on your end.
Referral networks
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Early Partner Access
We're selectively onboarding a small group of referral partners during our initial rollout. Partner firms receive early access to new states, priority case handling, and a high-touch relationship as we expand.
Prefer to talk? We're happy to walk through our co-counsel model, fee economics, and what onboarding looks like.
National Advocates is structured to comply with applicable professional responsibility rules governing referrals, fee sharing, and co-counsel relationships. We operate with clear role definition, transparent economics, documented referral arrangements, and proper client consent. All matters are handled with attorney oversight and in accordance with jurisdiction-specific requirements.
Partner FAQ
Have another question? Email us at info@nationaladvocates.com
If a case resolves in pre-litigation, National Advocates handles disbursement and pays your share directly. If the case resolves after you've filed, you handle disbursement to the client, lien holders, National Advocates, and the originating firm.
National Advocates counsels the client on whether to accept a pre-suit settlement offer. If the client declines, we ask local counsel to file. If you evaluate the case and don't want to take it to litigation, your fee participation ends at the pre-litigation stage.
Personal injury — primarily motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls, dog bites, and catastrophic injuries. If you're unsure whether a case fits, reach out. We'd rather hear about it and pass than have something sit on your desk that we could be working.
Within five minutes during business hours. Our intake team is available 24/7 in English and Spanish. Every referral gets a live conversation — no voicemail, no callback queues.
We send you a monthly status update on every active matter, and we push those updates directly into your CMS so your file stays current without any manual work on your end. Some referral partners want more touchpoints; others hand it off entirely. We adapt either way. What doesn't change: your client is in good hands, and you get paid when the case resolves.
We're expanding state by state with vetted local counsel in each jurisdiction. Before we open in a state, the local legal relationships are already in place. Reach out and we'll tell you exactly where we're currently active.