What are the best strategies to protect your business if a co-owner gets a divorce? How might the division of a co-owner’s interest affect the company if a partner becomes incapacitated or passes away? These issues should be addressed in advance in the company’s operating agreement or shareholders agreement. The...
The Role of Damages in a Breach of Contract
What is the role of damages in a breach of contract here in San Diego or anywhere in California? The primary remedy in a business dispute (civil action) is known as “damages.” Damages are basically the financial equivalent of the harm done by the party who breached the contract. It...
Dispute About Theft in an LLC
Are you concerned about or involved in a dispute about theft in an LLC or small company here in San Diego or across California? Theft disputes and commingling issues between owners of a small business can be quite legally complex. There are several issues to work through, and our client’s...
Dissolving an LLC or Corporation in San Diego
Are you wondering about the process for dissolving an LLC or Corporation in San Diego or throughout California? The costs of doing business, including minimum wage and onerous bureaucracy imposed on our small businesses and employers has made it much more challenging to justify staying in business. Competition is fierce...
Choosing the Right Entity For a New Company
Are you thinking of forming a new business? One of the first critical decisions you will encounter is the choosing the right entity for a new company. Should you be an LLC? What is the difference between a C Corporation and an S Corporation? Are you planning to start a...
Experienced San Diego Real Estate Attorneys
The experienced San Diego real estate attorneys at the Watkins Firm have more than 40 years of experience in all aspects of California real estate and business law. We work to help our clients to accomplish their goals and objectives while structuring successful real estate businesses and transactions. Commercial and...
Proven Contracts for Your San Diego Medical Practice
Are you searching for proven contracts for your San Diego medical practice or healthcare business? The business of healthcare and running a medical practice has undergone extensive change in the past several years. Proven, battle-tested contracts and custom tailored and updated corporate documents are critical elements of any medical practice’s...
B2B Dispute in San Diego
A Business to Business or B2B dispute in San Diego can be an expensive and time consuming issue which distracts a company from the profitable focus and demands of every day business. Business disputes tie up valuable resources, and force corporations to set aside needed capital to cover contingent liabilities. ...
Managing Risks in a San Diego Merger
Are you concerned about managing risks in a San Diego merger? Should existing shareholders be concerned about a potential merger? What steps can you take to ensure the highest probability of a successful outcome in this legally and financially complex business transaction? How can you leverage 40+ years of proven...