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A lawyer’s reputation begins in law school

by Dennis Beaver | education, law school, lawyers

October 28, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, several years ago you wrote a story about a lawyer’s reputation – how valuable it is. As a Superior Court Judge in our small Southern town for over 20 years, that is what I tell the law graduates who successfully passed...

Thinking of buying a used car? What you need to know

by Dennis Beaver | business, consumer, lawyers, return policy

October 7, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver Let’s say you purchase a used car from a dealership and later want to bring it back for a refund. Do you have the legal right to get your money back regardless of the reason? Does the “Three-Day Cooling Off Period” apply? That’s what...

When your lawyer says ‘I’m too busy to take your case’

by Dennis Beaver | education, family law, lawyers

July 1, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver There are times when the greatest help your lawyer can provide is in not doing what you request. In a recent article about suing for defamation, we looked at the “Streisand Effect,” calling attention to something no one...

These Texas lawyers have a sense of humor, but no one is laughing

by Dennis Beaver | auto insurance, doctor, lawyers

May 20, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver  There is a lot to like about Texas. Texans are known for being down-to-earth, helpful and friendly. Texas-style BBQ is famous worldwide. And who hasn’t heard “Deep in the Heart of Texas?” However, it ranks high among those states with...

Who is better? Public defender or private counsel

by Dennis Beaver | drug use, lawyers

December 31, 2021 • By Dennis Beaver 
 “Mr. Beaver, should we hire a private attorney or insist that our son, ‘Tom,’ just ask for a public defender for his possession of a controlled substance charge? He was arrested with several other young men in a car that had...

Keep these guidelines in mind when hiring an attorney

by Dennis Beaver | annuity, attorney, attorney fees, lawyers, settlement

December 17, 2021 • By Dennis Beaver 
 Friends of this column, Brian Kabateck of Kabateck LLP, and his partner Shant Karnikian have earned a nationwide reputation as among the most successful plaintiff’s lawyers handling cases on behalf of consumers against...
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