What is the advantage of a California Professional Corporation for a medical practice or professional practice in San Diego? Why is a California PC a better legal entity than an LLC, S-Corporation or C-Corporation? California has specifically established the Professional Corporation or PC for those with advanced licensing and degrees...
San Diego Medical Employment Contract Attorneys
The San Diego medical employment contract attorneys at the Watkins Firm protect area healthcare and medical practice employers from employee related disputes and litigation. All San Diego employers must keep abreast of the significant changes in employment laws and regulations in recent years. One of the most important steps a...
Defending San Diego Employers in Misclassification Cases
Are you looking for a San Diego law firm with experience defending San Diego employers in misclassification related cases? Are the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision creating challenges for your San Diego business? Your are not alone. This important legal opinion was a game changing legal decision by...
The Nuclear Option of Involuntary Dissolution in a Minority Shareholder Dispute
What is the nuclear option of involuntary dissolution in a minority shareholder dispute? What are your rights as a minority shareholder in San Diego or Southern California and how can the Watkins Firm protect the value and strength of your interests? Involuntary dissolution is often referred to as the “nuclear...
Independent Contractor Misclassification in San Diego
What are the risks of independent contractor misclassification in San Diego and how can you protect your company and ongoing business? What changed in California’s employment law last year and how will the recent Supreme Court decision in the Dynamex case affect your business model going forward? The implications of...
Independent Contractor Classification is More About Work Toward the Core Business
It’s no longer about control. Independent contractor classification is more about work toward the core business objectives and income stream than about control. Recent changes in the approach of the EDD and California tax agencies as well as the IRS on the nature of the Independent Contractor relationship are a...
Physician Contracts and Employment Agreements for San Diego Healthcare Providers
Issues associated with physician contracts and employment agreements for San Diego healthcare providers have never been more complex. The future of Medicare and the health care system are the subject of comprehensive debate. The past few years have brought dramatic changes to the healthcare industry in general, as well as...
Defective Solar Power System Fire Damages in San Diego
Have you experienced a fire due to frayed wiring or other solar panel or Photovoltaic (PV) system defects? You need attorneys with experience in defective solar power system fire damages in San Diego and Southern California. The Watkins Firm has served homeowners in disputes with contractors and defective solar power...
What Does a Reservation of Rights Letter Mean
What does a Reservation of Rights letter mean and what should I do if I receive a Reservation of Rights letter from my insurance company? What is a reservation of rights letter? Should I be concerned? Yes, absolutely you should be concerned. The insurance industry sarcastically calls a Reservation of...