Our founder Myles B. Schlam, J.D., CCJAP graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 1995 with a Dual Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice/Psychology. He then worked in the Medical field as a business administrator for a few years before attending Law School in Miami at St. Thomas University School of Law where he graduated in May of 2002. He was Senator of his class and made the Dean's List. While there, Mr. Schlam studied with an emphasis on Criminal Law and Counseling. He also worked at the Broward County Public Defender's Office as a Certified Legal Intern (CLI) where he worked on trials and appeals of Jimmy Ryce sex-offender cases as well as misdemeanor and felony courts. Mr. Schlam passed the Florida Bar Exam in February 2003.

His epiphany was the realization that about 85% of the incarcerated population are there as either a direct or indirect result of Addiction. Mr. Schlam became active in the Drug Courts, where he felt he could make a difference.

He also worked in a pro bono capacity for Legal Aid of Broward County as a Case-Manager and Community Representative for 5 years. While there, he was also exposed to many clients suffering from the ravages of addiction. Mr. Schlam worked at Spectrum Programs, a not-for-profit Treatment Center as a Counselor in many different capacities while studying to become a Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJAP) in the State of Florida . He then drew on all his past wealth of experience and knowledge of both the Criminal Justice system and Addictions to form AdvoCare Solutions, Inc..

AdvoCare Solutions, Inc. is both Clinical and Legal Consultants, with expertise in both areas, especially where they intertwine. Mr. Schlam has also served as Co-Chair of the Broward County Re-entry Coalition, where he advocated for the rights of ex-offenders. He also served on the boards of both South Florida Human Rights Council and E.A.S.E. (Easing Assistance into Society of Ex-Offenders). He is active and outspoken in the community and frequently writes articles advocating for those suffering from Alcoholism and Addiction. Mr. Schlam put a high priority on Case-Management and the Continuity of Care.

He takes a hands-on holistic approach in reaching his clients and helping them to help themselves. Mr. Schlam spends a lot of time in Drug Court counseling Defendants who are seeking alternative and more individual treatment outside of the County system. He is always available to not only to his clients, but their families as well, to ease and facilitate the process of treatment and the Legal System.