The Watkins Firm has decades of experience and expertise effectively managing disputes between contractors in San Diego. Disputes between a homeowner and a general contractor, or between a general contractor and a sub-contractor as well as contractors on a job site require prompt resolution and effective legal representation. Time is money in any construction dispute […]
If you are named as a defendant in a lawsuit associated with an insurance policy you need to be aware of your rights under California law. What is Cumis Counsel in San Diego and why is that important to policy holders facing a lawsuit? Cumis Counsel is your own independent attorney, paid for by your insurance […]
What is a “Cumis Counsel“? Why would I need a cumis counsel for an insurance lawsuit in San Diego and who pays for this? A cumis counsel is simply an independent counsel who represents your interests and protects you when you are a defendant in an insurance lawsuit. There is a conflict of interest for […]
Can an employer protect against FMLA abuse? What can the Watkins Firm do to assist with FMLA dispute resolution in San Diego and southern California? The Family Medical Leave Act or FMLA was originally enacted to ensure covered employers provided employees with unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons as well as job-protection status […]
Insurance bad faith is against the law here in California. When an insurance company denies a valid claim, or attempts to confuse the policy holder or outright mislead them as to what is actually covered under the contract insurance bad faith may exist. The denial of a policy claim isn’t enough on its own. The […]
Disputes on the job site are quite common, however many evolve into an argument or even a lawsuit that result in costly delays on a project. What should you do when disputes between contractors in San Diego disrupt a project? The experienced construction law and business dispute attorneys at the Watkins Firm understand the complex […]