What is the secret of forming a new company in San Diego or anywhere in California? Many of the most expensive and destructive lawsuits your company can face down the road are actually internal disputes between owners, shareholders, members or investors. Are You Thinking of Disputes Down the Road When...
How to Attract a New Investor or Partner
The decision to attract a new investor or partner carries substantial opportunity for growth and expansion, but it also carries substantial risk. A new partner or investor can bring valuable skills to compliment your own, and the existing leadership team of your business. We can’t be all things to all...
Defending an Employer Requires Experience and Legal Skill
Today more than ever, defending an employer requires experience from a proven San Diego employer defense attorney at the Watkins Firm. Providing counsel to and defending California employers has been a central focus of our practice over our 40+ years of experience serving the business, science and tech, real estate and...
Breach of Contract Defense Attorneys
Are you searching for experienced breach of contract defense attorneys? If your company is defending accusations of a breach of contract we invite you to contact the experienced business dispute resolution attorneys at the Watkins Firm. The defense of breach of contract allegations is serious business, and the contingent liabilities...
How to Structure An Asset Purchase
The experienced mergers and acquisitions attorneys at the Watkins Firm can help your management team to understand how to structure an asset purchase transaction in order to grow your San Diego business while protecting against unexpected liabilities. What is an Asset Purchase? An asset purchase agreement is a powerful strategy...
How Are Shareholder Disputes Resolved?
How are shareholder disputes resolved here in San Diego and across the State of California? What are some of the options for successfully managing a minority shareholder dispute in a timely, cost-efficient manner? If a dispute arises between a California company and one of its minority shareholders or investors, are...
Pay Attention to Your Operating Agreement in an LLC
Why should you pay attention to your operating agreement in an LLC? What does this document govern and why should you be concerned about getting it right up front and updating it regularly? The Operating Agreement Defines How the Company Will be Run The LLC operating agreement is one of...
Selecting the Right Entity for a New San Diego Business
Selecting the right entity for a new San Diego business is one of the most important decisions you will make. Starting a business in San Diego is an exciting time. In most cases, the entrepreneur or future owners are trying to keep costs down while doing everything possible to get...
Resolving a Shareholder Dispute Quickly and Efficiently
Resolving a shareholder dispute quickly and efficiently has been the goal of many clients of the Watkins Firm. These disputes do not have to become drawn out lawsuits that consume valuable personal and corporate resources while distracting all parties from the principle tasks of profitably running a business. The experienced...