by Dennis Beaver | charity, donation, ethics
December 7, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver “Nicky” (not her real name) is a television reporter in the Southern San Joaquin Valley with a heart of gold. Brilliant at her craft as a journalist, you just stay glued to her news stories as she finds that human touch few others...
by Dennis Beaver | attorney fees, charity, education
October 29, 2021 • By Dennis Beaver
We recently hired “Roger,” who is a partner in a large law firm, to handle our small, educational foundation. His firm’s website and LinkedIn states that he has a Master’s in Taxation and represents charities and tax exempt...
by Dennis Beaver | communication, contracts, financial, schedule
June 10, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver Most of us have had the experience of being stood up for a date or some other social interaction, possibly a meeting with a potential employer or customer. In a dating context, according to psychologists, we may never forget the pain...
by Dennis Beaver | consumer, lawyers, psychology
May 10, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver The most frequent complaint that all state bar associations receive from the public is a refusal, unwillingness or absolute failure by their lawyers to communicate – specifically, to return phone calls. A recent story was an...
by Dennis Beaver | annuity, financial, medical care, settlement
November 19, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver “Our son sustained a horrible injury during birth that will require life-long medical care. There will be a large malpractice settlement. Our lawyer strongly recommends a structured settlement annuity, but my financial adviser says...