Let’s focus on a few business strategies that have helped our small business clients to get through rough spots, and move their businesses forward. At the Watkins Firm, we have helped San Diego small business owners for several decades. As trusted business advisors and general counsel, we do far more...
Closing a San Diego LLC or Business
What steps are required to close a San Diego LLC or business? How can a business owner ensure that every necessary action and responsibility has been taken and fulfilled? If you are considering closing a San Diego business or LLC we invite you to call us at 858-535-1511 for a...
What Does a Shareholder Do if the Corporation is Headed in the Wrong Direction?
What should a shareholder do if the corporation is headed in the wrong direction or executives and Board members are making bad decisions? The experienced shareholder dispute attorneys at the Watkins Firm have several strategies to support minority shareholders, and those who are concerned about corporate decision making. The fastest...
Successful Commercial Lease Negotiations Are Where San Diego Businesses Lock in Profit
Successful commercial lease negotiations ensure your business obtains the space and supporting services it requires while locking in additional profit. Commercial leases represent a substantial portion of most corporate budgets, and every dollar and additional service negotiated before the lease is signed affects your company’s profitability for months and years...
Corporate Governance Ensures Legal Ethical and Regulatory Compliance
Corporate governance ensures legal ethical and regulatory compliance across all employees and their actions on behalf of your company. The Watkins Firm provides sound counsel to corporate entities and their Board of Directors and executives based upon decades of experience in San Diego and Southern California. Corporate governance and compliance...
What is The Difference Between Nonprofit and Tax Exempt in San Diego
What is the difference between nonprofit and tax exempt status in San Diego? Does your nonprofit corporation or entity require a 501(c)(3) entity in order to fundraise or carry out your charitable or civic-related work? The nonprofit advisory attorneys at the Watkins Firm work with organizations and entities who are...
Contracts with Electronic Signatures are Valid When Done Right
Did you know contracts with electronic signatures are valid when they are handled properly? It has been a tenet of contract law for centuries that a signature on a business contract indicates that the party who signed has entered into the contract and accepts the responsibilities assigned by it, and...
Good Sense Sought in California Lawsuits
The good sense sought in California lawsuits could be a boon for the San Diego business community. The state of California and the San Diego area have had their share of economic ups and downs, but still there has been a lot of money changing hands. Much of this is...
How Does An Unlawful Detainer Work?
How does an unlawful detainer work? An “Unlawful detainer” is used when somebody is keeping you from accessing something that is legally yours. This is usually applied in situations where a tenant of an apartment, or otherwise leased property, refuses to leave upon being evicted by the landlord. U.S. state...