Business contracts provide a path to business success.  Unfortunately, poorly crafted or downloaded contracts often lead to a drawn out and costly business dispute.  Business contracts are the core of any San Diego business, and I can tell a lot about a business and its likelihood of present and future success simply by reviewing their contracts and employment policies.

The Watkins Firm has 40+ years of experience serving the business, science and tech, real estate and medical / healthcare communities here in San Diego and across California.  After decades of experience as a business attorney I can tell you that one of the biggest differences between business success and those who fail is the quality of a company’s contracts.

Most expensive business litigation and business-to-business disputes arise out of a consistent pattern: the owner(s) trying to bootstrap their company and doing everything possible to hold down expenses by doing things themselves, only to have things erupt later that cause huge liabilities, or worse, threaten the very existence of the business they have poured themselves into.  My family has owned their own businesses for generations now, and I clearly understand the financial challenges of growing a business and making payroll.  But legal advice and contract construction is not the place to cut corners.

Pro-Tip: “Business contracts are essential to staying out of court. If you have it in writing between the parties and all of the what ifs are covered, you’ve got the makings of a smooth transaction. If you don’t and something happens in one of those areas you didn’t think of, then people are going to say, well, I remember this and I remember that…

We have something called the parole evidence rule. It’s not about going to court. It’s about a contract and what is within the four corners of that agreement is all we can rely on. And if there’s something that’s missing from that, that time is when we can go outside, and hear testimony, and review emails and bubblegum wrappers that people wrote things on. And we have a fight. So, getting your contract custom-tailored by an experienced business attorney or using the proper approved forms for the state is really important to avoiding these types of disputes.

Business contracts provide a path to business success, and the types of guard rails that prevent a dispute before it has a chance to develop.  At the Watkins Firm our goal is to help you efficiently and cost-effectively structure business relationships and agreements that provide the greatest opportunity for a successful outcome, while minimizing the impact of a breach of contract upon your company.

Ask about our proprietary library of tested and proven business contracts. We don’t create your contracts from scratch.  We take an established, proven contract and custom tailor it to fit your company’s unique requirements.  You receive a proven contract that has a track record of successful business transactions behind it for a very competitive rate.

We understand that litigation can be one of the most expensive alternatives to resolving a dispute, and we value the experience and legal skill required to accomplish a cost-efficient and timely resolution.  We also know that a solid contract can eliminate any dispute before it ever arises, seamlessly guiding the parties through the transaction while anticipating the types of things that might to wrong and how to resolve them.

Business contracts provide a path to business success.  Our proven proprietary library of tested, successful contracts allows us to provide you with a solid, enforceable agreement, custom tailored to your unique requirements at a competitive rate.

It starts with a free consultation at 858-535-1511, where we will thoroughly discuss the project or issue at hand, identify a strategy and provide a budget before you incur fees.  It’s a sound business relationship between our firm and your company.  A relationship that protects your business and makes you money.

We invite you to review our podcast Episode 15 – Business Contracts as well as the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.