Here in San Diego, and across California it is not necessary for a contract to be in writing in order to be enforceable, unless the contract involves the sale of goods exceeding $500 in value, and in a few other limited cases. “Oral Agreements” can be as enforceable as written...
If I Purchased a Home in San Diego and There are Defects or Something Wrong With It Is There Anything I can Do About It?
In California, and here in San Diego, we have strict laws that govern the disclosure of “defects” or known issues when a house is being transacted. The seller has specific obligations to identify any known defects or issues to the buyer prior to the sale. This isn’t “buyer beware”, and...
Estate Planning for San Diego Business Owners
Estate planning is an essential element for any homeowner in the San Diego area, but it is even more important for the owner of a business. What is the best way to structure my corporate and personal assets, and how will I pass those interests on to my family, heirs...
Escondido Medical Professionals Face New Challenges
Escondido Medical Professionals Face New Challenges The past few years have brought rapid change to the medical community in Escondido and North County. The completion of the Palomar Medical Center and restructuring of health insurance and medical payments has completely changed the landscape for many medical practices, physicians and healthcare...
Do You Have a Problem with a Contractor in San Diego or Southern California?
The Watkins Firm has handled construction law issues in San Diego for over 20 years. There is an “insider’s secret” as to how to handle a legal case involving a problem with defective construction. The first step is to identify the “damages” associated with the construction defect, as well as...
Plaintiffs have gained the advantage in California.
With all the budget cuts in California state courts plaintiffs have gained the advantage in litigation related matters. Lawsuits now take twice as long to get to court. What is worse is that plaintiffs may now attempt engage in unethical and overly aggressive tactics and the courts simply have a...
Here’s Why Litigation Strategy Matters Just As Much As Experience in San Diego
Even after graduation we still have a lot of learning to do. Most of that learning is from experience: a game of trial and error. We pay those bills on time as best we can, attempt again and again to bake those cookies without burning the bottoms, and we try...
Attention San Diego Doctors and Healthcare Providers: Tired of Being Over Worked and Under Paid?
Are you a physician or health care provider in San Diego who is tired of carrying a case load of 5,000 to 10,000 patients and making less than the average concrete contractor? Too many doctors have become complacent with their position and won’t leave their job or look around. There...
The 20 Day Rule for Mechanic’s liens in San Diego
Mechanic’s liens can be filed within 20 days of commencement of work here in San Diego and across California. Early notice must be filed when the contract associated with the mechanic’s lien is not directly between the contractor filing the lien and the owner of the property being developed. The...