What is the reason you have to mitigate losses to recover damages in a breach of contract business dispute or lawsuit? California law requires you to take reasonable, prudent and timely action to mitigate the damages if you wish to recover for the impact of any breach of contract. What...
Could a Business Partner Commingling 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...
How Can Our San Diego Business Attorney Help Your Business?
How can our Watkins Firm San Diego business attorney help your 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...
Your Business is Only as Good as its Contracts
It may shock you to learn your business is only as good as its contracts. Successful and profitable business transactions are the essence of business. Contracts are the foundation of all business transactions. This includes transactions between businesses, between your company and its suppliers or customers, between employer and employee,...
Lawyer for a Minority Shareholder
Are you searching for an experienced, proven San Diego lawyer for a minority shareholder who will stand up for and protect your rights and interests? The Watkins Firm has more than four decades of experience successfully asserting the rights of our shareholder clients and protecting their interests. Are you concerned...
California Professional Corporation or PC For Licensed Professionals
Why should you consider a California Professional Corporation or PC for licensed professionals. The Professional Corporation is a special form of a corporate entity designed for those who are licensed by the State of California and working with other licensed professionals such as: Doctors Surgeons Dentists Optometrists Psychologists Psychiatrists Attorneys...
Pay Attention to the Operating Agreement or Shareholders’ Agreement
Why is it important to pay attention to 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. The operating agreement,...
Sound Business Insights Episode 34 – Business Formation
Introducing the latest Sound Business Insights Podcast Episode 34 – Business Formation. In this episode, Dan discusses the process of business formation and what you need to know about the types of entities available here in California and how to choose the right entity for your new business. Dan Watkins...
The 3 Tools for San Diego Employers to Prevent Lawsuits
What are the 3 tools for San Diego employers to prevent lawsuits and minimize the legal and financial exposure of any employee-related dispute? Why are policies and procedures, employee handbooks and an arbitration agreement the crucial elements of any San Diego employer’s strategy to reduce lawsuits? These crucial company employment...