What is cumis counsel? Think of it as your own independent counsel whose sole job is to protect your interests in the lawsuit. California law has established that in almost every circumstance the attorneys protecting your insurance company’s policy (and through it, you) have an inherent legal conflict of interest. ...
What is Cumis Counsel in San Diego and California?
If you are represented by an insurance company, and become involved in a lawsuit based upon that insurance coverage California has established that in almost all cases your insurance company must pay for you to have your own “independent” attorney, known as “Cumis Counsel.” The attorneys for the insurance company...
We Bring Valuable Relationships and Experience to our San Diego Business Clients
The Watkins Firm has served thousands of San Diego business clients over the decades of our service, but one of our most valuable services is the experience we can offer as well as the strength of our connections and relationships throughout the business community. If you were starting a small...
Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings
For myself, and all of us at the Watkins Firm I’d like to extend warm season’s greetings, and wish a Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating this holiday season. It is appropriate to pause during the holidays to be thankful for those with whom you have shared business and...
Will a Downloadable Form Provide You With Substantial Guidance on Starting Your San Diego Business?
Downloadable forms are no substitute, and are in no way comparable to the advice of an experienced San Diego business attorney. The forms offered on popular download sites are stripped-down generic versions designed to appeal to a large audience. They are not complete enough, or thorough enough to help you...
What is the Difference between a Typical Free Consultation and The Watkins Firm’s Approach to our Clients?
The Watkins Firm offers a substantially different free “consultation” than other business and real estate attorneys in San Diego. Most firms offer a free 15 or 30 minute consultation, and after that the clock starts (as does the billing). When you call the Watkins Firm at 858-535-1511 we will do...
Downloadable Forms Can Cost You Your Home and Business in San Diego
After decades of serving San Diego area businesses and entrepreneurs I can tell you this: it isn’t a question of “if”, it’s a question of “when”. Disputes will arise if you are in business. They can arise between the owners of a business, as well as between a business and...
Can I Avoid The Cost and Registration Requirements of Franchising By Another Form of Business Contract or Agreement?
California has very specific laws about how business relationships are structured, and whether or not a business contract constitutes a “franchise”, a “distributorship”, a “licensee” or simply a normal transaction of goods and services. I cannot stress enough the severity of business risk a company undertakes by attempting to mask one...
Is a Contract Enforceable in San Diego if There Was No Consideration Given to the Offeror?
A contract is not usually considered to be valid in San Diego unless a tangible form of consideration has been given by every party under the agreement. “Consideration” basically answers the legal question “why are you entering into this agreement?” The “offeree” accepts the offer in anticipation of receiving the...