by Dennis Beaver | attorney fees
October 23, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Part 1 “I recently lost my job as a claims adjuster with a large insurance company in Fresno and decided to go into business with my brother-in-law, Dan. We’re negotiating to buy an...
by Dennis Beaver | false advertising
October 18, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Often we are asked, “How do you get the material for your articles?” Generally, it’s from readers who send in questions, asking for help, and on occasion, alert us to “odd”...
by Dennis Beaver | lawyers
October 10, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Last week we looked at a common misconception — “the best” lawyers aren’t going to be found in smaller towns. Of course, the same thing is often said of doctors; if you want a really good...
by Dennis Beaver | lawyers
October 02, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Part 1 “Mr. Beaver, I work in the Clerk’s Office of the Kings County Superior Court in Hanford. While Hanford’s population isn’t large — we have excellent lawyers. Yet, those of us...
by Dennis Beaver | malpractice
September 25, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Part 2 Last week we began a two-part look into what, in the opinion of this writer and the physicians, attorneys and regular people with whom I spoke, can only be described as an incredibly cold, heartless...
by Dennis Beaver | ethics, malpractice
September 20, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver This story will make you angry and leave you wondering about the common sense, ethics, and business judgment of a medical group known as “Advanced Women’s Health Center” located in Bakersfield....
by Dennis Beaver | law enforcement, technology
September 13, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, several days ago our grandson and three of his college fraternity brothers were almost arrested for doing something which all of us now realize was completely stupid and dangerous.”...
by Dennis Beaver | investment, medicine
August 29, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Being your own boss by going into business for yourself is part of the American Dream. It can also turn into the American nightmare. We’ve all heard the statistics about 70 percent of new businesses...
by Dennis Beaver | church
August 22, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “I am writing you on behalf of several members of the congregation in a Presbyterian church located near Sacramento. There is a problem with our minister and we hope that you will be able to provide some...
by Dennis Beaver | contracts, small claims court
August 15, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver If you’ve ever hired a contractor for a kitchen remodel, room addition, or to build a custom home, then you know there will always be unexpected surprises. Readers George Sheram and his wife, Van,...