When a General Contractor has a dispute with a subcontractor it is important to understand the relationship between the parties, as well as the issues involved in the dispute and the nature of the underlying project. Often, our general contractor clients will work with their subs on several projects at once, and have developed trust […]
There are many things to be thankful for this year, professionally and personally. Here at the Watkins Firm, we are encouraged by and thankful for the positive signs we continue to see in the business, construction, real estate and medical sectors of the local economy. Business is growing, and the economic support flowing into construction projects […]
Cumis counsel protects your interest when you are a defendant in an insurance related lawsuit. The Cumis Counsel is an independent counsel (usually paid for by your own insurance company) who represents and protects your own interests outside of your insurance policy. California law recognizes the inherent conflict of interest your insurance company’s lawyers have […]
Resolving construction disputes, including disagreements with general contractors or sub-contractors on a job site is the key to delivering any successful project on-time and on-budget. The experienced construction dispute attorneys at the Watkins Firm understand all aspects of the job site, and the relationships between a general contractor and their sub-contractors, as well as the […]
The City of San Diego recently announced that it is giving serious consideration to a proposal to provide greater advantages to smaller businesses located within the city limits of San Diego when they compete for contracts to provide goods and services to the City. The measure intends to increase the percentage of contracts that go […]
What is a Cumis Counsel? A cumis counsel is an independent counsel who protects your interests when you are sued under an insurance policy. But isn’t that why you have insurance? Yes, but not entirely. California law understands the conflict of interest that attorneys for the insurance company face when defending you in a lawsuit. The […]