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Client’s rights when lawyer has a conflict of interest

by Dennis Beaver | attorney fees, conflict of interest, lawyers

January 10, 2015 • By Dennis Beaver In America’s small towns both lawyers and clients face two challenging realities: Lawyers who know and must be able to work with each other; The fact that almost everyone knows each other or are related in some way. Often an...

Flawed Mental Accounting Leads to Problems with Neighbors

by Dennis Beaver | conflict of interest, property damage

October 11, 2019 • By Dennis Beaver  “Mr. Beaver, I have read a number of your articles about neighbors refusing to maintain their property–especially trees–in a safe condition, or failing to keep a common fence in good repair. “Of course, most people do not...

Meet the World’s Unluckiest — Not to Mention Entitled — Porch Pirate

by Dennis Beaver | bad faith claims, conflict of interest, employment, ethics, lawyers, theft

This teenager swiped a booby-trapped package that showered him with glitter, and then he tripped over a sprinkler in his haste to flee and injured his wrist. If you’re wondering why no lawyer will agree to represent him, we can explain … December 8, 2025  • By...

The case of the free computer

by Dennis Beaver | business, conflict of interest, consumer

October 1, 2021 • By Dennis Beaver 
 “Jake,” a civil engineer, ordered a specialty laptop directly from the manufacturer’s sales department along with two pre-installed software programs that were essential for his work. He was given one assurance after another...

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