Solar power disputes continue to increase in San Diego over the past several years, resulting in the need for a proven successful legal strategy for solar power companies, contractors and area homeowners. The Watkins Firm has extensive litigation experience across decades here in San Diego and Southern California. We take...
A Reservation of Rights Letter from Your Insurance Company Requires Immediate Action
If you receive a reservation of rights letter from your insurance company you should take immediate action to protect yourself. The reservation of rights letter from your insurance company means one thing for you as the insured party: the insurance company is looking for a reason to deny your claim...
Closing Your San Diego Business or LLC Due to COVID-19
Has the time come to consider closing your San Diego business or LLC due to COVID-19? Have you accomplished your goals and is it time to move on to the next opportunity? Have recent developments and changes in the marketplace brought unforeseen challenges? What are the steps to dissolve an...
Can a Salaried Employee Be Owed Overtime in San Diego?
Under what conditions can a salaried employee be owed overtime in San Diego? Are you taking every step necessary to prevent overtime disputes from arising, even after an employee has left your company? What policies, procedures and strategies can an employer put in place to reduce or eliminate risks associated...
Why You Need Help Negotiating a Good Commercial Lease in San Diego
Negotiating a good commercial lease in San Diego requires experience, a focused mindset and a clear understanding of what is important for our clients. Your corporate lease is usually one of the larger expense items within the budget, and every dollar saved in an effective lease negotiation goes directly to...
Contracts Form the Basis of all Business in San Diego
Well crafted contracts form the basis of all business in San Diego and throughout all of California. We are often asked “Can I do this transaction?” The answer is almost assuredly “YES! If the underlying contracts are carefully crafted.” Contracts are at the root of all business transactions and will...
Shareholders’ Rights Are In Jeopardy with Dual-Class Shares
Shareholders’ rights are in jeopardy with dual-class shares. When investors purchase shares of stock in a company, they are risking their investment if the company does not perform well. Investors are willing to do this in exchange for a share if the company is profitable. Shareholders who invest in a...
What Do You Need to Know About a Revocable Living Trust in Southern California
A Revocable Living Trust, also known as a Living Trust, is used primarily to avoid probate, preserve your privacy, and manage your financial affairs. A Revocable Living Trust is a trust established while you are living and enables you to make changes whenever you want, as well as reclaim the...
Starting a New Ophthalmology Practice or Business in San Diego
Are you thinking about starting a new ophthalmology practice or business in San Diego or Southern California? The Watkins Firm has served medical practices and the healthcare industry here in California for over three decades. We are a strong legal partner for those who wish to start a new medical...