If you pick the wrong tax preparer

August 20, 2011 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Jeff (names have been changed) was retired from the Navy, residing in Lemoore near the naval air station, close to many of the friends he served with. Married and the father of a young child at home, he...

Lawyers who lie do not end well

August 13, 2011 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Adjunct law professor and attorney Rose Safarian has a highly effective way of getting the attention of her students at San Joaquin College of Law in Fresno. “In my professional responsibility course, I...

Does Jenny need a will?

July 23, 2011 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “Do I really need a will, or is there some other way of leaving money and property to family or friends?” Jenny asked You and the Law, describing herself as follows: “I am 32, single, no...

Is your cell phone bill going up?

July 09, 2011 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Last week, we began our look into the $39 billion proposed purchase by AT&T of T-Mobile Cellular. If approved by the Federal Communications Commission, it will impact everyone who uses a cell phone in the...