The “Attorney-Client Privilege” provides specific legal protections for business clients of the Watkins Firm. This important protection is anchored in federal and California law, and provides a safe environment for us to share important facts about your business that will always remain secret between us. Information that is protected by...
If You Are In a Lawsuit in San Diego as an Insured Policy Holder You Deserve Excellent Cumis Counsel
What is cumis counsel? Think of it as your own independent counsel whose sole job is to protect your interests in the lawsuit. California law has established that in almost every circumstance the attorneys protecting your insurance company’s policy (and through it, you) have an inherent legal conflict of interest. ...
We Bring Valuable Relationships and Experience to our San Diego Business Clients
The Watkins Firm has served thousands of San Diego business clients over the decades of our service, but one of our most valuable services is the experience we can offer as well as the strength of our connections and relationships throughout the business community. If you were starting a small...
Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings
For myself, and all of us at the Watkins Firm I’d like to extend warm season’s greetings, and wish a Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating this holiday season. It is appropriate to pause during the holidays to be thankful for those with whom you have shared business and...
What is the Difference between a Typical Free Consultation and The Watkins Firm’s Approach to our Clients?
The Watkins Firm offers a substantially different free “consultation” than other business and real estate attorneys in San Diego. Most firms offer a free 15 or 30 minute consultation, and after that the clock starts (as does the billing). When you call the Watkins Firm at 858-535-1511 we will do...
Downloadable Forms Can Cost You Your Home and Business in San Diego
After decades of serving San Diego area businesses and entrepreneurs I can tell you this: it isn’t a question of “if”, it’s a question of “when”. Disputes will arise if you are in business. They can arise between the owners of a business, as well as between a business and...
Can I Avoid The Cost and Registration Requirements of Franchising By Another Form of Business Contract or Agreement?
California has very specific laws about how business relationships are structured, and whether or not a business contract constitutes a “franchise”, a “distributorship”, a “licensee” or simply a normal transaction of goods and services. I cannot stress enough the severity of business risk a company undertakes by attempting to mask one...
Estate Planning for San Diego Business Owners
Estate planning is an essential element for any homeowner in the San Diego area, but it is even more important for the owner of a business. What is the best way to structure my corporate and personal assets, and how will I pass those interests on to my family, heirs...
Plaintiffs have gained the advantage in California.
With all the budget cuts in California state courts plaintiffs have gained the advantage in litigation related matters. Lawsuits now take twice as long to get to court. What is worse is that plaintiffs may now attempt engage in unethical and overly aggressive tactics and the courts simply have a...