by Dennis Beaver | background checks, complaint, lawyers, malpractice, search, State Bar
Research shows you can’t rely on some state bar websites to vet a lawyer you’re considering hiring. Here’s how to check out a lawyer before you hire. January 19, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver If you’re looking to retain an attorney, you might have...
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...
by Dennis Beaver | contractor, contracts, customers, homeowner's insurance, lawyers
October 28, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver If you are in a line of work that requires a written contract — such as painting and wall coverings, flooring or remodeling — today’s story will help keep you out of hot water. Let’s talk about contracts. On any reality...
by Dennis Beaver | attorney, attorney client privilege, clients, consent, employees, lawyers, video
May 20, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver When you meet with your attorney and paralegal, the one thing that you can count on and don’t even give a second thought to is that your conversation will be confidential. Indeed, the attorney-client privilege — confidentiality of...
by Dennis Beaver | attorney, business, dui - drunk driving, employees, lawyers
April 8, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, your recent story about the employer who recommended a personal injury law firm to his employees because he liked the firm’s television ads hit a nerve with me. I am involved in something similar that I would like to...
by Dennis Beaver | false advertising, lawyers, personal injury, television
March 17, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver When was the last time that, when watching TV, you did not see commercials for personal injury law firms who claimed to “fight” for their clients, or offered glowing testimonials from deliriously happy people displaying high-dollar...
