Many small business owners inadvertently blur the line between their business accounts and their personal accounts. In many cases it may be a matter of practical need, but the long term consequences can be severe. What do you need to know about the protections of an LLC or corporate...
The Experienced San Diego and California Business Attorney You Need
Are you searching for the experienced and San Diego and California business attorney you need to get your project off the ground or take it to the next level? The Watkins Firm provides a comprehensive offering of business formation, transaction, employer counsel and dispute resolution services making us an invaluable...
3 Legal Ways to Bring New Investors Into a California Business
There are basically 3 legal ways to bring new investors into a San Diego LLC or corporation. Bringing in new investors or business capital must be done in full accordance with federal and state law. There are substantial risks when raising business capital. Many securities violations occur when well intentioned...
Is a Partner or Member of Your LLC Stealing From the Company
Is a partner or member of your LLC stealing from the company or suspected of theft or other fraudulent activity? Are you concerned about the actions of a partner such as commingling or making inappropriate distributions or other violations of or a breach of their fiduciary duty? How do you...
Legal and Business Risk Management
What is legal and business risk management? What areas of your company and its operations expose you to the greatest risks? Are there steps you can take to reduce your exposure to risk, as well as mitigate or remediate any risks that arise during the course of conducting your business?...
Efficient Corporate Dissolution in San Diego
Are you considering or searching for how to conduct a thorough corporate dissolution in California? This is a hard time for all involved, and there are many details to complete in order to close the business of an LLC, S-Corporation or C-Corporation. What are the steps necessary to conclude the...
Update Your LLC’s Operating Agreement
You should regularly update your LLC’s operating agreement to prevent disputes and protect the viability of the corporate veil. What happens if you want to bring a new investor into your LLC? Why is it important to review and update your LLC’s operating agreement? The operating agreement is a critical...
Your Business Attorney Should Have Extensive Business Experience
Doesn’t it make sense that your business attorney should have extensive business experience? What is a “General Counsel” and why do successful San Diego businesses and corporations hire the Watkins Firm to serve in this capacity? Consider the professional or Olympic athlete. They are in the prime of their life,...
The 5 Mistakes You are Making When Hiring a Lawyer
What are the 5 mistakes you are making when hiring a lawyer? 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. Our business attorneys help with everything from the formation of new...