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...
Every Company Needs an Experienced General Counsel
Every company needs an experienced general counsel. Many small business owners under-estimate the value of having a trusted business attorney they can pick up the phone to call for advice, or to get input on a given issue. Our clients often tell us things like they “used to think an...
Never Commingle a Corporate Credit Card with a Personal Purchase
As an owner in a San Diego business, you should never commingle a corporate credit card with a personal purchase or expense. Understand your alternatives, and plan appropriately. What is “commingling” and why is this such an important practice to avoid? The use of business assets or funds for personal purposes...
The Watkins Firm Wishes You a Prosperous New Year
Gratitude is a central value of our practice, and we have enjoyed serving San Diego businesses, medical practices and healthcare businesses, science and technologyand commercial and residential real estate professionals for more than 40 years. 2025 looks to be a prosperous new year that will continue to see rebounding growth...
Thorough Free Initial Consultation with our San Diego Business Attorneys
At the Watkins Firm, we believe our clients deserve a thorough free initial consultation prior to hiring us to do any work as your California or San Diego Business attorneys. Are you in the process of business formation? Are you a San Diego or California employer who is coming to...
Commingling Funds Between Business and Personal Accounts
Commingling funds between business and personal accounts is a dangerous practice which can threaten members in an LLC or investors in a corporation. The practice of commingling brings trouble with creditors and even the IRS and California tax agencies. What is commingling? Commingling is simply using personal funds for business...
Sound Advice for Your Business Start Up
Are you searching for sound advice for your business start up ? If you are starting a business in San Diego or anywhere in California, there are several decisions to be made that will have a profound impact on the success of your venture. It is important to have access...