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," carried by a number of papers in California.
Married for 49 years to his wonderful wife, Anne, Beaver says he is among the luckiest husbands on the planet. He has a 46-year-old son fluent in Cantonese and French, who lives in Hong Kong with his Japanese wife and 9-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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Why Poor Job Interviews Hurt Both Employers and Job Seekers
An interviewer who isn’t aware of their own biases can draw the wrong conclusions about a job candidate or even get conned.
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Five Things to Notice in Your Lawyer’s Bill
Two experts break down how to look closely at your lawyer’s bill and make sure the fees are reasonable. (If not, you have the right to request a discount!)
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Worker Protections Could Undergo a Change in 2024
Some state legislatures are considering adopting a 'just cause' requirement for when employees are let go. In almost all U.S. states now, employees are considered 'at will.'
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Looking into Leasing Solar Panels? Think Twice
Leasing solar panels hasn’t turned into the great deal that many expected as solar companies go out of business and tax breaks and incentives get slashed.
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Why Can’t You Ever Use Your Timeshare?
If you find yourself with a timeshare that never seems available to you, that could be because your bookings are competing with non-timeshare-owning customers.
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Six Things Not to Do if You Want to Resolve a Conflict
These are common mistakes people tend to make when they’re in a disagreement. What if simply asking, ‘How can I help?’ could turn things around?
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Is Your Neighbor's Security Camera Pointed at Your Window?
It might just look that way, but if it is invading your privacy, what should you do? And how useful are security cameras, anyway?
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Seven Website Issues That Can Get You in Hot Water
Many professionals and businesses think they can set-it-and-forget-it when it comes to their website. They are so wrong. Here’s what you shouldn’t do.
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Overbilled by Your Lawyer? You’re Not Alone
Fraudulent billing by lawyers is a big problem. This young lawyer took steps to stop her firm from misrepresenting her expertise for the purpose of overbilling.
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Automakers’ Added Subscription Fees Raise Legal Questions
How can a car company justify charging a fee for something that a vehicle buyer already owns and that works by pushing a button?
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Yes, You Can Discuss Your Salary With Your Co-Workers
Your employer, who should be familiar with pay transparency laws, might not like it, but employees are legally protected from repercussions.
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Making Fraudulent Insurance Claims Can Land You in Jail
Insurance adjusters know fraud when they see it. A fraudulent claim can follow you for years, resulting in much higher rates and even canceled policies.
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Parents: Just Say No to Raising a Failed Adult
Here are some ways to ensure your child won’t be able to keep a job or be an otherwise productive member of society.
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Four Easy Ways to Get Yourself Fired
Being a standout on the job can sometimes be as simple as showing up to meetings on time, responding promptly to requests, doing your homework and not being a jerk.
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Looking for a Job? Here’s How Not to Get Hired
A pair of HR consultants offer some advice to help people heading out on interviews to land that job.
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How Two Rattlesnake Bites and Scholarships Led This Doctor to His Calling
Serendipity played a role, too, in Albert ‘Bert’ McBride’s rise from poisonous-snake expert to urologist. At 85, he’s still in practice.
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What Happens When Bosses Refuse to Unlock Their Empathy
Good leaders don’t try to be superheroes, instead connecting with their employees and considering their needs and input.
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Is Someone Sabotaging Your Company? Is It You?
Leadership expert outlines ways that leaders thwart the success of their own companies. Knowing what not to do can make clear what they should do instead.
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Eight Don’ts to Keep in Mind as You and Your Loved Ones Age
Getting older isn’t for sissies, and the more prepared you are for cognitive decline and the issues that come with it, the better your life will be.
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What Happens When Bosses Heap Praise Only on Their ‘Stars’?
A ‘culture of geniuses’ destroys collaboration and undermines the contributions of those considered not the geniuses. What’s a boss, or teacher, to do about it?
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What to Do When Your Alarm Company’s Calls Are Flagged as Spam
This can get costly when customers don’t answer and then are charged because a guard was dispatched. There’s an explanation and a simple solution.
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Are You an Emotional Miser With Your Employees?
Managers who show their appreciation have much happier workers. Some employees even rank appreciation above pay for job satisfaction.
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Real Estate Agents Save the Day When Tenants’ Rights Violated
Protecting tenants' privacy in photos of occupied homes for sale or rent is the law. A lawsuit takes time, so kudos to these agents for their immediate action.
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Older Doctor Just Wants to Work, But New HR Boss Changes the Rules
How do you respond when a new person comes in and won’t honor the agreement you made with their predecessor?
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