H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
After attending Loyola University School of Law, H. Dennis Beaver joined California's Kern County District Attorney's Office, where he established a Consumer Fraud section. He also became a highly visible presence on local television and radio as a legal affairs reporter. He is in the general practice of law and writes a syndicated newspaper column, "You and the Law (opens in new tab)," carried by a number of papers in California.
Married for 47 years to his wonderful wife, Anne, Beaver says he is among the luckiest husbands on the planet. He has a 43-year-old son fluent in Cantonese and French, who lives in Hong Kong with his Japanese wife and 7-year-old-grandson. Beaver is fluent in Swedish and French and is a frequent guest on Voice of America French to Africa radio broadcasts and the VOA television program Washington Forum.
"I love law for the reason that I can help people resolve their problems, and my newspaper column reaches so many people in need of down-to-earth advice not influenced by how much I am paid. I have never used any aspect of journalism as a form of advertising. I never charge readers for help, as I do not believe this would be ethical, and, in reality, they are the source of many of my columns. I know it sounds corny, but I just love to be able to use my education and experience to help, simply to help. When a reader contacts me, it is a gift."
Latest articles by H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Can a Potential Employee Negotiate Conditions of Criticism?
Labor lawyer weighs in on whether job candidate with traumatizing childhood can request that prospective boss curb his management style to avoid triggering her.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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How to Deal With Property Insurance Claims After Storms
There are right ways to deal with your insurance company, and there are ways that will slow down the process. Here’s how to do it the right way.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Costs of Off-Site Work Events Can Rise If Employees Misbehave
A small business might rent a theme park or other venue to reward employees, but if workers don’t follow the rules, the company could pay the price.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Can a Private Business Ban Someone From Entering?
Yes, as long as the ban does not violate the law and is non-discriminatory, as this clueless guy discovered when he tried to take an illegal substance into a theme park.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Beware of an Examination Under Oath by Your Insurance Company
Your insurer might suspect a claim is fraudulent, as was the case for a doctor in a small town in Southern California — but there’s a plot twist.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Student Started Life-Saving Small Business After Seeing a Need
Aspiring entrepreneurs can learn from this university student’s methodical path that included identifying a need, focusing and building a great team.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Thinking of Starting a Business? Tips for Avoiding Failure
Two experts offer some advice on what not to do if you want to succeed (rather than sink) as a small-business owner.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Could ChatGPT and AI Change Delivery of Legal Services?
Two attorneys weigh in on whether artificial intelligence could become a legitimate (and trustworthy) way to get legal help in the future.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Going to Court? What Do You Know About Your Judge?
Some research and key questions can tell you what to expect, but ethics standards try to ensure that judges, who are only human, remain impartial.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published