Are you concerned about the breach of a fiduciary duty to a shareholder? Do you have questions about a proposed merger or other questionable actions by a majority shareholder in San Diego and need sound advice and counsel? The Watkins Firm has served shareholders in the San Diego business community...
Damage Mitigation in a Contract Breach
Damage mitigation in a contract breach is required under California law or you risk the ability to recover losses associated with the breach of contract. What is required in order to mitigate the damages? How Do You Mitigate the Damages in a California Breach of Contract? California law requires you...
Can You Use an Asset Purchase to Buy an Existing Business
Can you use an asset purchase to buy an existing business? How are most acquisitions accomplished in San Diego and across California? The asset purchase is the most effective tool for reducing risk and contingent liabilities associated with an acquisition or merger with an existing business. The other option is...
How Do Employment Contracts Prevent Wage and Hour Litigation
How do employment contracts prevent wage and hour litigation in San Diego and throughout California? How can our employee handbook, policies and procedures and the employment contract itself work together to facilitate a relationship of productivity and work success? There has never been a higher number of employee related disputes...
Disputes Between Partners or Members in an LLC
What happens when there are disputes between partners or members in an LLC that affect day-to-day operations or the business itself? The experienced business dispute resolution attorneys at the Watkins Firm understand the costly interruption a partnership dispute can cause, and work to quickly and cost-effectively resolve it. The first...
Real Estate Disputes Between Business Partners or Neighbors
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...