Who has the responsibility to mitigate the damages in a contract breach in San Diego or anywhere in the State of California? What does it mean to mitigate the damages and which party should be concerned in a breach of contract case? Key Takeaways from the Responsibility to Mitigate the...
Protecting California Minority Shareholders Rights and Interests From Oppressive Tactics
Are you searching for attorneys with decades of experience protecting California minority shareholders rights and interests from the oppressive tactics of majority stakeholders? Many states have laws which provide a cause of action for shareholder oppression in closely-held corporations. California does not specifically provide relief to shareholder oppression, however it...
How Can an Experienced Business Attorney Help Your California Business?
How can an experienced business attorney help your California business regardless of where you are on your company’s journey? Anyone can download boilerplate forms and contracts, and while this is a bit risky it feels like the right choice from some new businesses. Seasoned business owners and corporate managers understand...
Focus on the Operating Agreement or Shareholders’ Agreement
Why is it important to focus on the operating agreement or shareholders’ agreement during and after the formation of an LLC or other corporate entity? Unfortunately, most new business owners and investors don’t fully understand the value of these corporate documents when forming a new company. Key Takeaways of Focus...
Effective Tools Help California Employers to Prevent Lawsuits
What effective tools help California employers to prevent lawsuits and minimize the legal and financial exposure of any employee-related dispute? How can the Watkins Firm’s almost four decades of experience advising and representing San Diego and California employers help you and your organization to prevent disputes and lawsuits? Key Takeaways...
How is Business Mediation Different From Arbitration
How is business mediation different from arbitration and what do you need to know if you are in a business-related dispute? Mediation and arbitration are separate legal venues designed to help parties in a dispute to find resolution to business disputes without going to a full trial before a California...
Reasons to Choose an S Corporation for Your California Business
What are the reasons to choose an S-Corporation for your new California business? Why do you need an experienced business attorney to guide you through the process of starting your new company? What is the difference between all of the corporate entity options for your new company, and why might...
The Action to Take If Your Company is Sued
Are you searching for information about what actions you should take if your company is sued in San Diego or anywhere in the State of California? Have you heard from a business contact or even a potential witness of a potential dispute? Have you already been served papers in a...
Representing Clients in a California Business Mediation
The Watkins Firm has decades of experience representing clients in a California business mediation and throughout the litigation process. The Watkins Firm resolves the majority of our disputes through a settlement in either effective, leveraged negotiations, a settlement conference, or business mediation. Key Takeaways About Representing Clients in a California...