by Dennis Beaver | homeowner's insurance, insurance, property damage
January 16, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver ‘In one of your recent articles the spokesman for State Farm insurance said something that applies to my situation,” Cheryl’s email began. He said ‘Being a good neighbor requires keeping tree branches and limbs in a safe condition...
by Dennis Beaver | alcohol abuse, dui - drunk driving, technology
November 23, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver Are you, or do you know someone who often: –Drinks to excess; –Drives after drinking; –Is most likely not going to stop drinking, and; –Is terrified of being arrested for a DUI? (The family, no doubt, is also frightened, wondering,...
by Dennis Beaver | lawyers
October 29, 2011(Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “I run a family farm in California’s Central Valley. We have had a very competent, experienced attorney working with us for years. He is retiring and we believe it is a good idea to line up someone...
by Dennis Beaver | dui - drunk driving
January 14, 2012(Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver The reason to own a personal breathalyzer was clearly stated in the email we received the day after Christmas: “Thank you for your articles about the importance of owning a personal breathalyzer, even...
by Dennis Beaver | homeowner's insurance
January 28, 2012 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Last week we looked at California’s new law which requires all homes to have a carbon monoxide alarm. While late to the party — 25 other states and cities have had similar laws for many years — California...
by Dennis Beaver | family law, sports
May 11, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, as soon as the paper is delivered, your column is the first thing we read, and now, we really need your help,” “Art’s” phone call began. “While we are not yet at risk for anything like a divorce, still, high school...
by Dennis Beaver | auto insurance
July 14, 2007 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver I read two of your columns that deal with a situation we are facing at home with our 16-year-old daughter, Kelly. In one, you talked about what can happen if you loan your car to a friend who causes an accident....
by Dennis Beaver | employment, workplace
April 17, 2010 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Have you ever thought, “Is it my imagination, or have restaurants and bars become noisier? Why should I be paying for dinner which includes a side order of headache and screaming yourself hoarse in order...
by Dennis Beaver | employment, workplace
April 24, 2010 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Last week we began our look into something that is upsetting to people who both dine in and work at restaurants, bars and clubs: Ear-piercing levels of noise, so loud as to be classified as a health risk with...
by Dennis Beaver | attorney fees, lawyers
April 18, 2015 • By Dennis Beaver “I was unfairly fired from my job and had an initial consultation scheduled with an attorney to explore a wrongful termination lawsuit. Maggie, the secretary, took down all my personal information and said they do not provide free...