What Are Partnership Buy Sell Agreements

Business brokers in San Diego need a skilled attorney who is sensitive to the subtleties of “the deal” while ensuring the transaction is viable.  Structuring buy sell transactions can provide business brokers with substantial reward, but they also carry inherent risks.  The Watkins Firm provides efficient support and services to San Diego and Southern California […]

Disputes Between Sub-Contractors on a Job Site

Construction sites are a complex series of contracts and business relationships, and disputes between sub-contractors on a job site can affect the production and profitability of everyone on the job site.  Resolving disagreements between a general contractor and a sub-contractor, or between the project owner and the general contractor is critical to ensuring that the […]

Is an S-Corporation the best choice for your new San Diego business? 

Does poor quality of materials or service result in a breach of contract?  In these cases a lot depends on the terms of the agreement, any communications between the parties, and the steps taken once poor workmanship or service was identified.  If you believe the delivered products or services do not meet the quality specified […]

Business Fails to Pay for an Order

In San Diego, and throughout California if a business fails to pay for an order the result could actually be a breach of contract lawsuit. The quality of the underlying document should provide protection from substantial exposure.  For example, a substantial down payment or “milestone” payments can help to prevent a total loss. The Watkins […]

Registered Agent for a San Diego LLC or Corporation

What is a registered agent for a San Diego LLC or Corporation.  All San Diego businesses must have a “Registered Agent” for their LLC, S-Corporation or C-Corporation.  A corporate entity cannot, by law, legally receive paperwork related to the business.  They are an entity.  Legal paperwork must be received by an “agent” – an actual […]

New DOL Guidelines on Joint Employer Status

For the first time in 60 years there are new DOL guidelines on joint employer status.  What is joint employer liability and how can the Watkins Firm help to protect your business interests as a San Diego employer or business professional while understanding and implementing new employment related laws and guidelines? Generally speaking, “joint employers” […]

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