The Watkins Firm has the experienced and proven track record of success with employer defense for retaliation claims by employees or outside agencies. Retaliation is an issue that is addressed by federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, as well as California's commercial code. When is a San Diego employer at...
Resolve a Shareholder Dispute Quickly and Efficiently
Why is it important to resolve a shareholder dispute quickly and efficiently in San Diego and Southern California? A San Diego shareholder dispute can and will disrupt business operations and management as well as important business relationships. What Causes a Shareholder Dispute to Erupt in a Corporation? What causes a...
San Diego Startup and Business Formation Attorneys
The San Diego startup and business formation attorneys at the Watkins Firm have more than four decades of experience helping to get new companies up and running. Forming a new LLC, C-Corporation or S-Corporation in San Diego is an exciting time for any entrepreneur or business owner. Which business entity...
Dispute Between Investors in San Diego
How do you resolve a dispute between investors in San Diego without losing control of the business itself? How do you protect the underlying relationships when there are genuine issues in a dispute between the partners in a business? The attorneys at the Watkins Firm have advised business owners for...
California PC and an MSO for Medical Practices in San Diego
What are the advantages of a California PC and an MSO for medical practices in San Diego and Southern California? A California Professional Corporation or "PC" is a unique form of business legal entity which protects its owners from liability while providing extended opportunities to invest in a 401(k) or...
Business Partner Dispute in San Diego
Are you losing sleep at night concerned with how to resolve a business partner dispute in San Diego? The Watkins Firm has more than 40 years of experience helping co-owners, business partners, members in an LLC and fellow shareholders to resolve disputes and move forward with their business, and we'd...
Employer Defense Begins With the Employee Handbook
The business attorneys for employers at the Watkins Firm can tell you that successful employer defense begins with the employee handbook and is backed up by consistent application of the policies and procedures and thorough documentation. Prevent Disputes and Lawsuits with Your Work Force A San Diego employer can prevent...
Expand Your Business with Licensing and Distribution
Have you considered the option to expand your business with licensing and distribution agreements? Most business owners and corporate officers are constantly searching for effective strategies to grow their business. Licensing and distribution may expand your business into new geographic or vertical markets. What is Licensing? Licensing leverages the power...
Most Important Issues to Address in a Shareholders’ Agreement
What is a shareholder agreement and what are the most important issues to address in a shareholders’ agreement in San Diego and Southern California? The shareholder agreement is a written contract between the parties who are starting or investing in a corporation. The purpose of a well-crafted shareholders’ agreement is...