Do you know what to do if you are served papers in a business lawsuit in San Diego or anywhere in California? The first thing to know is that you can’t ignore the summons as a timely response is required. The failure to respond can result in “summary judgment” giving the party suing you complete […]
How can an employer prevent an unpaid overtime dispute in California? Recent modifications have brought a rapid change in employer related laws and regulations in federal, state and local statutes. How does a California employer know when they are required by law to pay overtime? More importantly, how can an employer reduce or eliminate their […]
Are you looking to hire an experienced general counsel for your company in San Diego? The Watkins Firm has decades of experience serving as general business counsel for many small, mid-size and multi-national businesses throughout Southern California. We have advised almost every form of company from small solo business person entities to medical practices to […]
Are you searching for experienced business attorneys with decades of experience defending a California employer in disputes and lawsuits? The number of employee related litigation matters has risen sharply in recent years, and the Watkins Firm has a strong reputation in every step of employer-related litigation and defending California business owners and employers in employer-related […]
It may surprise you to learn that the Watkins Firm is able to utilize effective leveraged negotiation to resolve most business disputes in San Diego and throughout California. Effective, leveraged negotiation is the key to resolving business disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Watkins Firm has more than four decades of experience and […]
Are you worried you’ll lose a wage and hour case in California? Are you concerned about exposure to a potential wage and hour litigation or a PAGA action arising out of the present dispute? Your business doesn’t have to face a lawsuit to lose a wage and hour case in California resulting in substantial expense. Plaintiffs […]