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What do lawyers need from their clients?

by Dennis Beaver | attorney fees, lawyers

December 28, 2013 • By Dennis Beaver When you hire an attorney, it’s normal to expect that your case will be competently handled and that you will be fairly billed for the lawyer’s time. Last week, we began a look at being billed, in our Hanford reader’s words, “$150...

What you need to know about contingent fees

by Dennis Beaver | attorney fees, settlement

November 13, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “Is there any way to get help from an attorney in handling a personal injury case without having to pay a contingent fee of one third or more? “My wife works for a personal injury law firm and...

When chiropractors and lawyers must say ‘no’

by Dennis Beaver | attorney fees, doctor, insurance, lawyers, medicine

October 15, 2021 • By Dennis Beaver 
 Today’s story will be of special interest to both chiropractors and personal injury lawyers who have recently started their own practice and are tempted to accept just about anyone who has been in an auto accident. “This can be a...

When to get a second legal opinion – Part 1

by Dennis Beaver | attorney fees

October 04, 2008 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Part 1 There are two buildings in most towns that we generally want to stay as far away from as possible; the hospital and courthouse. Neither are happy places and both can be incredibly expensive. For anyone...

When to get a second legal opinion – Part 2

by Dennis Beaver | attorney fees

October 11, 2008 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Nick trusted his lawyer, believing advice which sucked him into a completely preventable lawsuit. The 45-year-old auto mechanic never obtained a second opinion-about the case or his lawyer’s reputation...

Why is my lawyer charging for legal research?

by Dennis Beaver | attorney fees, lawyers

October 09, 2010 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “If I go to a dental office to have a bridge re-done, I don’t expect to pay for them to conduct research into dental bridge design. If I see my doctor to get a flu shot, I would never receive a...
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