We are often asked: “Why choose a California Professional Corporation or PC as the entity of licensed professionals?” Professionals who the State of California licenses often reach an important point in their careers when they must decide how to structure their practice. Physicians, attorneys, dentists, architects, and other licensed professionals...
Successful Business Transactions
What is the essence of successful business transactions here in San Diego and across the State of California? Business owners frequently ask a simple but important question: How can I complete this deal successfully? They want to know whether a proposed transaction is legal, whether the risks are manageable, and...
What are the Advantages of a Joint Venture?
What are the advantages of a joint venture in California? Why should a company consider a joint venture as a strategy to expand business opportunity while reducing risk and leveraging core business strengths. How can the experienced business and mergers and acquisitions attorneys of the Watkins Firm help to position...
Acquiring a Company Through a Stock Purchase
Are you considering acquiring a company through a stock purchase transaction in California? Acquiring a business through a stock purchase offers tremendous opportunity for profit and business growth as well as exposure to genuine risk. Key Takeaways About Acquiring a Company Through a Stock Purchase: A well-strategized and executed stock...
Could a Business Partner Who Commingles Funds Pierce the Corporate Veil
Could a business partner commingling funds pierce the corporate veil of your corporation? The act of commingling personal and business funds or assets can absolutely put your company and the owners of the company at great risk. What is Commingling? What is commingling? Commingling is simply using personal funds or...
Responsibility to Mitigate the Damages in a Contract Breach
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? These situations are among the most complex business ownership disputes, particularly when majority shareholders exercise control in ways that disadvantage minority interests. Many states have laws which provide a...
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...