Are there risks with a joint venture versus establishing a new corporate entity? The Watkins Firm has guided our clients in these relationships for more than 40 years. A joint venture is usually a temporary entity combining the interests of two or more separate companies with harmonious business interests. It sounds good on the surface, […]
As an owner in a San Diego business, you should never commingle a corporate credit card with a personal purchase or expense. Understand your alternatives, and plan appropriately. What is “commingling” and why is this such an important practice to avoid? The use of business assets or funds for personal purposes (and vice versa) is known […]
Gratitude is a central value of our practice, and we have enjoyed serving San Diego businesses, medical practices and healthcare businesses, science and technologyand commercial and residential real estate professionals for more than 40 years. 2025 looks to be a prosperous new year that will continue to see rebounding growth across most business sectors, as […]
Why is mediation an efficient business dispute resolution tool in San Diego? The short answers are time and money. You are looking to resolve your business dispute quickly and efficiently while accomplishing your objectives. Mediation provides a positive, structured environment for resolving business disputes. The parties agree upon a neutral third party “mediator.” The mediator […]
Is it possible to resolve employee disputes before a lawsuit is filed here in San Diego or anywhere in California? Employment litigation is no small thing. Each year in California, employee disputes turn into cases that result in lost employee hours, damages, legal costs, settlements and lost profits for companies across the state. California is, […]
If you wish to resolve ownership disputes and preserve business relationships quickly and in a cost-effective manner the Watkins Firm is the right legal partner. Our unique approach to resolving disputes ensures that our client’s goals and objectives are efficiently accomplished in the shortest possible time frame. The simple fact is that the Watkins Firm […]