Did you know an effective and experienced business attorney increases your company’s profits and the likelihood of success for your company? After more than four decades of service to the San Diego and California business, science and tech, real estate and medical / healthcare communities , I am consistently asked...
Resolving Disputes and Eliminating Contingent Liability
The key to managing business litigation in California is rooted in resolving disputes and eliminating contingent liability. Generally, a business dispute means one thing to our clients: money. Therefore, the effective resolution of all corporate lawsuits, labor issues, breach of contract matters and shareholder disputes translates to one thing for...
Efficient Corporate Dissolution in San Diego
Are you considering or searching for how to conduct a thorough corporate dissolution in California? This is a hard time for all involved, and there are many details to complete in order to close the business of an LLC, S-Corporation or C-Corporation. What are the steps necessary to conclude the...
Starting a New LLC With More than One Member in California
Are you starting a new LLC with more than one member in California? Many new business start-ups are attempting to download corporate documents from legal forms websites for a few dollars and attempting to modify the forms themselves. This is a dangerous practice which will result in substantial costs and...
Update Your LLC’s Operating Agreement
You should regularly update your LLC’s operating agreement to prevent disputes and protect the viability of the corporate veil. What happens if you want to bring a new investor into your LLC? Why is it important to review and update your LLC’s operating agreement? The operating agreement is a critical...
Defending Employers in Disputes with Employees
Are you in the midst of a dispute with or have issues with an employee at your business or corporation? The Watkins Firm has more than four decades of experience defending employers in disputes with employees, PAGA actions, investigations by the Labor Board or lawsuits by plaintiff’s attorneys. Labor...
Protect Your Company’s Intellectual Property
What is the best way to protect your company’s intellectual property(IP)? Are there proven strategies that help your corporation to leverage IP to increase market penetration and profitability. The experienced intellectual property attorneys at the Watkins Firm provide sound advice and counsel to San Diego business owners, corporate entities and...
Disputes Between Shareholders or Members in an LLC are Usually About Money
Disputes between shareholders or members in an LLC are usually about money. Resolving disputes between business investors, owners or partners quickly and cost-effectively requires legal skill as well as business savvy and experience. The attorneys at the Watkins Firm have over 40+ years of experience serving the business, science and tech,...
Your Business Attorney Should Have Extensive Business Experience
Doesn’t it make sense that your business attorney should have extensive business experience? What is a “General Counsel” and why do successful San Diego businesses and corporations hire the Watkins Firm to serve in this capacity? Consider the professional or Olympic athlete. They are in the prime of their life,...