Do you have a legal problem with a contractor in San Diego? Has the contractor failed to live up to the agreements established in your work order or contract? Have they failed to use the quality of materials promised or provided poor workmanship on the project? What legal remedies do you have? The Watkins Firm […]
Disputes between contractors on a job site will affect progress on the construction project, and disrupt profitable operations and relationships. The General Contractor often has a group of sub-contractors they know well and who have provided quality work and service to the General Contractor in the past. It is the relationships between a General Contractor […]
What is an independent or cumis counsel, and when does California law ensure your right to be represented? The experienced attorneys at the Watkins Firm have served as cumis counsel for San Diegans who are being sued under an insurance policy. The core issue here is the responsibility of the insurance company to protect your […]
Many homeowners, professionals and other insured parties are not aware of California’s Cumis Counsel law and how that affects us here in San Diego. The principle of Cumis Counsel is not as complex as it sounds, and might be easier to grasp if you think of an “independent counsel.” The issue comes down to the […]
San Diego real estate sellers are required to make a full, honest and comprehensive attempt to disclose all real estate defects related to any property they are offering for sale in the local region. The failure to disclose any known issues or defects in the property you purchase creates serious legal issues not only for the seller, […]
Problems on a job site, or a contractor dispute between a customer and contractor, or between the general contractor and a sub-contractor are expensive distractions that can quickly derail progress on a project, and reduce the profit for every party involved. A dispute between contractors quickly becomes a distraction to the parties involved and can […]