The Watkins Firm has handled construction law issues in San Diego for over 20 years. There is an “insider’s secret” as to how to handle a legal case involving a problem with defective construction. The first step is to identify the “damages” associated with the construction defect, as well as the cost of repair to […]
With all the budget cuts in California state courts plaintiffs have gained the advantage in litigation related matters. Lawsuits now take twice as long to get to court. What is worse is that plaintiffs may now attempt engage in unethical and overly aggressive tactics and the courts simply have a lot less time to address […]
Even after graduation we still have a lot of learning to do. Most of that learning is from experience: a game of trial and error. We pay those bills on time as best we can, attempt again and again to bake those cookies without burning the bottoms, and we try to be the best parents, […]
Are you a physician or health care provider in San Diego who is tired of carrying a case load of 5,000 to 10,000 patients and making less than the average concrete contractor? Too many doctors have become complacent with their position and won’t leave their job or look around. There are all kinds of opportunities […]
Mechanic’s liens can be filed within 20 days of commencement of work here in San Diego and across California. Early notice must be filed when the contract associated with the mechanic’s lien is not directly between the contractor filing the lien and the owner of the property being developed. The failure to file “primary notice” […]
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Friday, January 10, 2014. So much of the time, so much of the news is focused on the negative. But this morning brought news that San Diego small businesses are outpacing the state in a couple of key factors: hiring and income. Much of that growth […]