Why do you need a strong buy-sell agreement? What impact will the buy-sell agreement have upon the life of your multi-owner San Diego business or partnership. What is a Buy-Sell Agreement? In essence, the buy-sell agreement is an contract that anticipates and addresses the process for handling unexpected developments when...
Is a Non-Compete or Covenant Not to Compete Enforceable in San Diego
UPDATE: As of January 1, 2024 all non-compete agreements and covenants not to compete are unenforceable and essentially illegal in the State of California. Any employer who attempts to require a worker to sign any such agreement, paragraph, clause or phrase will be exposed to extensive civil and in some...
Experienced and Proven General Counsel
How can your business benefit from an experienced and proven general counsel? Why does every business, no matter how large or small, need an experienced business attorney and general counsel? Why Do Olympic and Professional Athletes Need a Coach? Have you ever wondered why Olympic and professional athletes need a...
Sound General Counsel based on 40+ Years of Experience
The Watkins Firm provides sound general counsel based on 40+ years of experience serving the San Diego and Southern California business community and healthcare industry. Why is it so important to work with our proven business attorneys whether you own a small LLC or a large corporation? In a word:...
Bringing New Investment or Investors into your San Diego Corporation
What is the best strategy for bringing new investment or investors into your San Diego corporation? What are the critical issues associated with raising equity or attracting the right partners to become members of your LLC or shareholders in your corporate entity? How can you attract the capital necessary to...
A Proven General Counsel for Your San Diego Company
Are you searching for a proven general counsel for your San Diego company or corporation? The Watkins Firm has more than four decades of experience as San Diego business attorneys serving as effective general counsel for San Diego business owners. What is a General Counsel? What is a general counsel?...
Knowledgeable Experienced San Diego Business Attorney
Why do you need a knowledgeable experienced San Diego business attorney? In a recent podcast our founder, Dan Watkins, shared an important insight: every local business and corporation should have an experienced San Diego business attorney, a CPA/Tax expert and a banking relationship (source of funding). These professionals help you...
Proven and Experienced Corporate Attorneys in San Diego
Are you searching for experienced corporate attorneys in San Diego and Southern California? Any corporation should have an experienced corporate lawyer they can pick up the phone and call with any question or challenge. It’s a business basic. Sound advice and counsel based upon extensive, proven experience. The Watkins Firm...
The Value of a Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Strategy
What is the value of a misappropriation of trade secrets strategy in your business model? California has made non-compete agreements all but unenforceable in most instances. However, many businesses are concerned about a current or former employee or even a business partner using what they’ve learned within the company to...