San Diego Business Transaction and Contract Attorneys
Business transactions are the essence of business itself. Part of the art of business is how one successfully structures business transactions and relationships with suppliers, customers, employees and other companies. What is it that makes a business transaction successful? How do our clients draw upon the Watkins Firm as general business counsel and experienced advisors to meet the challenges they face and develop strategies to succeed and thrive?
The Watkins Firm has provided legal advice and services to support business transactions and the negotiation, creation and review of associated business contracts in San Diego and Southern California for over four decades. Our attorneys provide a broad range of business transaction legal services and carefully craft the documents and contracts which guide our clients through the transaction to a successful conclusion.
Our extensive and successful track record of service to the San Diego business, real estate, medical practice and healthcare business communities the Watkins Firm is uniquely positioned to provide accurate insight and informed advice and counsel on any business related matter. We take a unique approach to the provision of legal services which is designed to provide our clients with a timely and responsive experience in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
A Legal Partner for San Diego Business Transactions
The Watkins Firm provides a broad, comprehensive palette of legal and business service offerings to professionals, corporations and partnerships in all aspects of business transactions and associated documents. This includes but is not limited to:
Company Formations and Entity Selection
Selecting the right entity or constellation of entities to support the type of business you intend to conduct. However, business formation is never complete until corporate documents have been customized to meet the needs of the company’s owners, members, shareholders, partners and/or investors.
LLC, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, California Professional Corporation or PC, Management Service Organization or MSO
LLC Operating Agreements or Shareholder Agreements/Corporate Bylaws
Listen to one of our Recent Sound Business Insights Podcasts:
“Episode 10 – The Importance of a Strong Corporate Attorney in Business Transactions”
Corporate Law and Business Law
Serving San Diego and Southern California business entities, officers, directors, executives, owners, majority stakeholders, shareholders and members. The Watkins Firm provides services for every aspect of managing the corporate entity and it’s assets to the contracts which govern the relationships of your business.
General Business CounselCorporate Governance and Compliance
- Contracts with Suppliers
- Contracts with Customers / Sales and Service Agreements
- Leases, Commercial Leases
- Buy-Sell Agreements
- Contractor and Sub-Contractor Agreements
- Trade Secrets
Independent Contractor Agreements
Physician Employment Agreements
Executive Compensation and Executive Severance
Policies and Procedures, Employee Handbooks and Employment Related Documentation
Business Purchase or Sale
One of the most successful strategies for the growth of your business is the acquisition of another company’s assets or to purchase the company itself. These business transactions are legally and financially quite complex and the Watkins Firm provides extensive, proven due diligence checklists and supporting contracts and services.
The Foundation of Business Transaction Success
What is business itself in the absence of transactions? Business transactions are the foundation of any successful business or corporation. All business owners, directors, and executives require experienced and proven legal and business counselors to provide insight into opportunities challenges and guidance on the avoidance of the pitfalls and mistakes which have caused substantial set backs for businesses like yours. The foundation of business transaction success is a sound business idea or relationship supported by well-crafted business contracts which guide the transaction from its inception through a successful conclusion.
Your Watkins Firm business and corporate attorney has more than 40 years of experience serving the San Diego business community, and is a trusted counselor and advisor who provides insight into challenges, dispute resolution when conflicts or lawsuits arise, guidance for San Diego and Southern California employers and business general counsel from the date of your company’s formation until the day it leaves your hands.
Successful business is rooted in it’s successful business transactions.
Contact the Experienced San Diego Business Transaction Attorneys at the Watkins Firm
We invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today. Our clients value the quality, substance and candor of our advice, and the cost-effective manner in which we serve them. We serve clients throughout San Diego and Southern California and around the world.