Are you searching for a lawyer to protect a shareholder’s interests in California? Shareholders who disagree with the direction of the corporation, or the specific activities, decisions or behaviors of its officers and directors have the power to impact decisions at a corporate level. Who will assert and protect the interests of investors and shareholders?
Shareholders often object to the company’s marketing plans, management, direction or even moves to expand. Investors are right to be cautious. It is not uncommon for a shareholder’s interest to be diluted or devalued altogether through mergers and acquisitions or other schemes. Shareholders often disagree with the distribution of profits or dividends.
In other cases, the actions of majority shareholders or the company’s officers can be a cause for concern. Attempts to dilute the interests of a shareholder, or the unequal treatment of specific classes of shareholders can raise immediate red flags. Perhaps officers and/or directors are self-dealing or failing to put the best interests of the company above their own interests.
The Watkins Firm has served shareholders and corporate investors for more than four decades in San Diego and across California, and have a strong track record of success in these cases. We will help you to review all of your options, and develop a sequenced strategy that is designed to resolve the dispute in the shortest possible time frame and cost-effective manner possible. If you are searching for a lawyer to protect a shareholder’s interests we invite you to consider the Watkins Firm.
Our unique approach to litigation ensures that the parties have the ability to assert and protect their rights, and yet resolve the matter efficiently at several points along the way. However, our clients know that we have the reputation and skill to take through any legal venue including mediation, arbitration or a trial in order to achieve our client’s goals and objectives.
A derivative lawsuit may be brought on behalf of the corporation by one or more of its shareholders against the actions of officers, management or the Board of Directors. A derivative lawsuit is an action brought by a shareholder that asserts that an action, or the failure to take action by the parties named in the suit cost the corporation in terms of its value. The management defending the derivative lawsuit will try to show that their decisions and actions were necessary and prudent, or protected by the doctrine of “Business Judgment.” These business litigation proceedings are quite complex, and require attorneys who have extensive experience and expertise in these matters.
While minority shareholder disputes can lead to complex legal and financial issues, there are many effective legal strategies to resolve shareholder disputes. When minority shareholders feel they are the victims of a “freeze-out” or other forms of oppressive tactics they need our experienced, proven representation. We can quickly help to assess the situation and evaluate the actions of those involved. The good news is the presence of the Watkins Firm communicates the seriousness of the matter and the need to pay attention and resolve it.
Are you searching for a lawyer to protect a shareholder’s interests? Do you need an experienced and proven business attorney to evaluate your situation and take the action necessary to protect your interests?
We invite you to review our podcast Episode 14 – Shareholders’ Rights and Disputes as well as the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.
