Real estate disputes between business partners or neighbors can often be resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner. If the other parties are intransigent and inflexible, you will need the advice, counsel and ultimately representation of an experienced, proven San Diego real estate Attorney. The Watkins Firm has served the...
When is a Stock Purchase Better Than an Asset Purchase?
When is a stock purchase better than an asset purchase? The primary advantage is a stock purchase agreement allows you to take controlling interest in or buy an entire corporation. Legally, it’s like “stepping into the shoes of the seller.” If the company you wish to acquire is an LLC...
Business Contracts Provide a Path to Business Success
Business contracts provide a path to business success. Unfortunately, poorly crafted or downloaded contracts often lead to a drawn out and costly business dispute. Business contracts are the core of any San Diego business, and I can tell a lot about a business and its likelihood of present and future...
Preparing to Sell a Company – Important Steps to Take
California business owners should understand the important steps to take when preparing to sell a company here in San Diego or throughout California. Establishing and proving the business’s worth to potential purchasers can be a daunting task, but with the right moves and some guidance from the Watkins Firm you...
Identifying Intellectual Property in Your Businesses
Are you struggling with the task of identifying intellectual property in your business here in San Diego or across California? What are the basic types of intellectual property (IP) present in most businesses and how can the Watkins Firm help to identify and protect these valuable business assets? Business intellectual...
Commercial Real Estate Attorneys who Foster Successful Contracts and Relationships
The experienced commercial real estate attorneys at the Watkins Firm bring more than 40 years of proven, successful real estate contracts, relationships and transactions to support your side of the equation. Commercial real estate in San Diego is about successful contracts and relationships. Our firm has completed thousands of real...
Select the Right Entity for Your New Company
Why is it important to select the right entity for your new company? Starting a business in San Diego or anywhere in California is an exciting time. In most cases, the entrepreneur or future owners are trying to keep costs down while doing everything possible to get their business up...
Mergers and Acquisitions Require Extensive Experience and Legal Skill
Mergers and acquisitions require extensive experience and legal skill. The Watkins Firm has 40+ years of experience serving the business, science and tech, real estate and medical / healthcare communities here in San Diego and across California. We have successfully completed thousands of these complex transactions Buying an existing business, selling...
Minority Shareholder Rights as an Investor California
What are your minority shareholder rights as an investor in California? Are you concerned about your investment or that your rights as a minority shareholder in San Diego have been violated? What can the experienced San Diego shareholder’s rights attorneys at the Watkins Firm do to protect your interests? The...