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This Commonsense Guide Can Actually Make You an Excellent Negotiator: It’s All About Practice (and Learning From the Best)

by Dennis Beaver | bargain, communication, lawyers, settlement, theory

Written by experts who have experience with high-stakes situations like FBI hostage crises and diplomacy, “Never Settle” stands out from other negotiation books by focusing on practical exercises and taking a coaching approach. May 5, 2026  • By Dennis...

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 lawyers refuse to pay doctor’s bill

by Dennis Beaver | debt collection, doctor, lawyers, settlement

February 8, 2019 • By Dennis Beaver Today’s story will be of special interest to two groups of readers who are linked together by what is known as a lien, which I’ll explain in a moment. They are: (1) People who were injured in an auto accident who lack good health...

Why I Believe John Oliver Was Actually Too Kind to ‘Cash Now’ Predators

by Dennis Beaver | accident victim, annuity, financial predators, payment rights, settlement, structured settlement

Current laws are largely ineffective at protecting accident victims from predatory “fast cash” companies that buy structured settlements. Selling your future payment rights is almost always a bad financial decision. Here’s how to protect yourself....
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